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Barry County commissioners adopt resolution opposing state competitive procurement for prepaid inpatient health plans
Summary
The Barry County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 12 adopted Resolution 25-20 opposing the Michigan Department of Health's competitive procurement for prepaid inpatient health plans, citing concerns about local control, higher administrative costs and possible conflict with the state mental health code.
The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 12 to adopt Resolution 25-20 opposing the state's competitive procurement process for prepaid inpatient health plans (PIHPs).
Supporters of the resolution told the board the state's request for proposals (RFP) would reduce regional PIHPs and prioritize larger, often for-profit insurers, potentially eliminating local oversight and raising administrative costs. "The state has released the RFP for competitive bid of the PIHP system," said Richard (staff member). "What the state's plan is is to reduce that from 10 down to 3. ... Think of a larger corporate insurance company that's maybe…
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