Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
House votes 102-1 to codify MDHHS Medicaid rule expanding speech-language pathology access
Summary
The Michigan House on Oct. 21 passed House Bill 4484, codifying a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services rule that removes a private certification requirement for Medicaid reimbursement to speech-language pathologists, a change lawmakers and the sponsor said will expand access for low-income Michiganders.
The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4484 on Oct. 21 by a 102-1 roll-call vote, advancing a change to the Social Welfare Act that codifies a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) rule expanding Medicaid reimbursement for speech-language pathology services.
Representative Fox, sponsor of the bill, told the House that the measure “codifies a rule implemented earlier this year by MDHHS that expands access to speech language pathology services, particularly for low income Michiganders.” She said the bill…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
