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Documents & Provider Information
The MI Choice waiver program provides Medicaid-covered long term care services and supports in a home or residential setting for individuals who meet the medical/functional criteria for nursing facility level of care. Services are provided through MI Choice waiver agencies.
MI Choice Waiver Renewal Public Comment Consultation Summary
Attachment A Performance Measure Changes
MI Choice 1915b Waiver Draft Application
MI Choice 1915c Waiver Draft Application
Resources:
Medicaid Provider Manual - for assistance refer to the MI Choice Chapter.
Home Delivered Meals Service Guidelines
Nursing Facility Level of Care Determination (LOCD)
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Program Transition - for information on Michigan's statewide transition plan.
Comparison of Home and Community Based Long Term Care Programs
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Procedure Codes
"Not Otherwise Classified" (NOC) or "Not Otherwise Specified" (NOS) Code Use
MI Choice Waiver Provider Monitoring Tool
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Non-Residential Setting Survey Template
HCBS Residential Setting Survey Template
Person-Centered Planning Practice Guidance
Upcoming MI Choice Stakeholder Meetings
Wednesday November 9, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Meeting Recording
Meeting Presentation
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Meeting Agenda
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Revisions to the MI Choice Waiver Chapter of the Medicaid Provider Manual
Effective December 1, 2019, revisions were made to the MI Choice Waiver Chapter which result in policy and program changes. Many changes are the result of policy changes approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) during the MI Choice Waiver renewal process. Additional changes were made to provide clarification on certain topics. Please see the Medical Services Administration Bulletin, MSA 19-17 for a list of updates and the updated MI Choice Waiver Chapter of the Medicaid Provider Manual.
Approved MI Choice Waiver Renewal - Effective 7/1/2019
§1915(b) MI Choice Waiver Renewal Application
§1915(c) MI Choice Waiver Renewal Application?
MI Choice Intake Guidelines
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) specifically formulated a more accurate telephonic evaluation for MI Choice applicants to determine potential program eligibility and waiting list placement. The new telephonic evaluation, the MI Choice Intake Guidelines, is for use by the MI Choice program only. MI Choice waiver agencies collect MI Choice Intake Guidelines data electronically online. The online MI Choice Intake Guidelines is the only approved format and is only accessible to MI Choice waiver agencies.
MI Choice Intake Guidelines Interviewer Instructions Scoring Algorithm
Adequate Action Notice
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires an Adequate Action Notice be sent to the applicant not later than the date of removal from the MI Choice waiting list.
Adequate Action Notice Template
MI Choice Participant Handbooks
Effective 10/1/2013, waiver agencies are required to provide the MI Choice Participant Handbook and the Privacy Notice for Medicaid and Other Medical Assistance Programs to all MI Choice applicants during the enrollment process. Waiver agencies must provide this handbook and privacy notice and go over the content with all individuals receiving an initial MI Choice assessment, annually at reassessments, as requested or as content changes.
On pages 10 and 16, waiver agencies must include their agency specific information. Waiver agencies must not delete or change any of the handbook content. However, waiver agencies are welcome to add additional pages within the handbook (with appropriate MDHHS approval of content).
MI Choice Participant Handbook
English (PDF) (Word)
Arabic (PDF) (Word)
Russian (PDF) (Word)
Spanish (PDF) (Word)
Privacy Notice for Medicaid and Other Medical Assistance Programs
Submission Manuals
Agencies that are involved in the MI Choice Waiver program are required to submit to the state, in file form, assessment information about the people they assess.
MI Choice Home Care Submission Manuals
HCB Settings Compliance & Training?
HCBS Rule Overview and Transition Plan Presentation April 2015
HCBS Final Rule: MI Choice Waiver HCB Settings Assessments Presentation May 2015
HCB Settings - MI Choice Q&A June 2015
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
EVV is the use of an electronic system such as a phone or computer to verify the delivery of Medicaid services, as required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
MI CHOICE PAST RENEWALS AND AMENDMENTS
MI Choice Waiver 2018 Renewal
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) underwent the process to renew the MI Choice waiver program application. The prior application expired September 30, 2018.
MDHHS has scheduled a series of meetings for stakeholders, including program participants, family members, caregivers, advocates, providers, and waiver agency staff. The intent of the meetings is to solicit input and opinions regarding the elements of the waiver program that work well, those that might need improvement, and proposals for new program elements.
Draft §1915(b) MI Choice Waiver Renewal Application
Draft §1915(c) MI Choice Waiver Renewal Application
MI Choice Renewal Consultation Summary
Meeting Minutes
*Meetings were held at the Capitol Commons Center, 400 South Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48913, Lower Level, Conference Rooms E & F unless otherwise noted.
Additional information regarding MI Choice Stakeholder meetings is available in letter L 17-30 - (September 14, 2017)
MI Choice Waiver 2016 Amendment
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) submitted an amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Section 1915(b) MI Choice waiver. The purpose of the amendment was to add Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) as a service in MI Choice. This allowed MI Choice waiver agencies to authorize NEMT for MI Choice participants instead of obtaining authorization through MDHHS local offices.
MI Choice Waiver Application: Section 1915(b) Waiver Amendment (2016)
Waiver Amendment Comments and Responses (2016)