The MHA submitted comments to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) regarding two Medicaid proposed policies Aug. 20 pertaining to the establishment of Intensive Care Coordination with Wraparound (ICCW) and the implementation of the MichiCANS tool for Medicaid-Funded Specialty Behavioral Health Services.
The MHA outlined general support of the efforts in the two proposed policies. However, in the comment letter on ICCW establishment, the MHA requested clarification on the timeline for approval of requests, criteria used for re-evaluation or extension of services and more details on transition plans after cessation of ICCW services.
On the implementation of the MichiCANS tool, the MHA also requested clarification on the timeline for approval of ICCW requests and more details related to transition plans after the cessation of ICCW services. In addition, the MHA requested further detail on the transition process when a beneficiary ages out of relevant programs.
Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.