County committee backs resolution opposing stateplans to privatize PIHP procurement

Jun 21, 2025

The committee approved a resolution opposing state plans to competitively procure prepaid inpatient health plans, with local CMH leadership warning that privatization would remove delegated local control and fragment services for vulnerable residents.

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The Ways and Means Committee voted to support a resolution opposing the state's proposed competitive procurement process for prepaid inpatient health plans (PIHP). The resolution was introduced by staff and explained in detail by Sarah Lurie, executive director of the Clinton‑Eaton‑Ingham Community Mental Health Authority.

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