How to Ensure Your Michigan Medicaid Benefits Continue

Every Michigan resident deserves quality dental care, which is why My Community Dental Centers proudly accepts Michigan Medicaid dental coverage.

Starting January 1, 2027, some adults on the Healthy Michigan Plan will be affected by new work requirements and renewal timelines.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new federal changes per H.R. 1 and what that means for your dental care.

What Changes Were Made to Michigan’s Medicaid Policy?

Starting January 1, federal law will require individuals ages 19-64 who have Medicaid health care coverage through the Healthy Michigan Dental Plan to work or do other approved activities to keep their health coverage. Some individuals are exempt (excused) from work requirements. A list of exemptions can be found here. If you do not have an exemption, you can meet the new work requirements in two different ways:

  • Meet the minimum monthly income requirement of $580 in at least one month during the review period.
  • Complete 80 hours of work, volunteering, internship, or schooling in a single month.

Most HMP members will also now be required to renew coverage every six months. Retroactive coverage will also be reduced from 90 days to one month.

How to Avoid a Lapse in Medicaid Benefits

Avoid a lapse in your Michigan Medicaid Healthy Michigan Plan coverage:

  • Make sure your contact information is accurate at Michigan.gov/MIBridges
  • Report any changes that may affect your coverage by visiting Michigan.gov/MIBridges and use the “Report My Changes” function.
  • Check your mail, emails, and text messages for further information from MDHHS
  • If you receive paperwork from MDHHS, complete, sign, and return it by the specified deadline with any requested documents.
  • Continue to check HealthyMichiganPlan.org for updates.

How Does This Impact Dental Care?

Many people who need to meet the new work requirements may already be doing so. If your coverage is changing, you will receive a letter in the mail. MDHHS will try to automatically renew coverage using information already available to them. However, if they do not have enough information, they will contact you to verify that you have met work requirements or qualify for an exemption. If you receive communications requesting more information, be sure to respond promptly, as missing a deadline could result in the termination of your coverage.

For more information about Medicaid coverage, visit michigan.gov/healthymiplan. Don’t let this impact your dental treatment plans or coverage. Schedule your next dental appointment at one of our centers throughout Michigan.