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Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
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MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
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Any provider with prescriptive authority can cure hepatitis C. Through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' We Treat Hep C Initiative, Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan beneficiaries living with hepatitis C can be cured at little to no cost regardless of the prescriber's specialty, patient's past or current use of alcohol or drugs, or liver damage.
| Prior Authorization | *Fibrosis Restrictions | Patient Abstinence from Alcohol & Drugs | Specialist Prescriber | Age (Years) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAVYRET®** (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir) | Not required | None | Not required | Not required | 3+ |
| Other non-preferred HCV DAAs | Standard Medicaid clinical prior authorization form | None | Not required | Not required | Administration and dosage vary for each DAA. Please see full prescribing information. |
*While liver fibrosis assessment is essential for all patients, submission of fibrosis score is no longer required for treatment coverage under Medicaid/Healthy Michigan plans.
** Providers should order the entire course of Mavyret® indicating an 8- or 12-week supply.
GUIDELINES AND ALGORITHMS:
CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Testing
Updated Operational Guidance for Implementing CDC's Recommendations on Testing for Hepatitis C Virus Infection New guidance from CDC recommends collecting samples at a single visit, and conducting automatic HCV RNA testing on all HCV antibody reactive samples. The use of strategies requiring multiple visits to collect samples for hepatitis C testing should be discontinued.
ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline "Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy" this ACOG clinical practice guideline recommends routine, universal screening early in each pregnancy for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and when possible, pre-pregnancy hepatitis C screening is recommended in accordance with the recommendation for screening at least once in all adults. ACOG recommends pregnant patients who screen positive for hepatitis C infection during pregnancy are connected with hepatitis care so they can begin treatment postpartum and after completion of lactation, and to connect patients who test positive for hepatitis C before pregnancy to treatment so they can complete treatment before becoming pregnant.
MATEC + WSU Simplified Guidelines for Hepatitis C Treatment in Adults a step-by-step outline to managing HCV patients from testing, assessing liver status, ordering labs, prescribing and monitoring during treatment, to post-treatment evaluation.
AASLD + IDSA Hepatitis C Treatment Algorithm for Treatment-Naïve Adults Without Cirrhosis
AASLD + IDSA Hepatitis C Treatment Algorithm for Treatment-Naïve Adults With Compensated Cirrhosis
AASLD + IDSA Hepatitis C Point of Care Test and Treat Algorithm
AbbVie Reference Guides for hepatitis C pre-treatment assessment, on-treatment monitoring, and post-treatment monitoring.
Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) Calculator tool for estimating the amount of scarring in the liver
AST to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) Calculator tool for calculating APRI score
Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) Calculator tool for calculating cirrhosis severity
Michigan Department of Corrections - Medical Records Request Process - to request medical records for a patient who was incarcerated at the Michigan Department of Corrections, a Patient Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information (CHJ-121) authorization form should be completed and submitted. There is no fee for providers requesting medical records as it is viewed as continuity of care.
FACT SHEETS:
We Treat Hep C Initiative: Impact on Hepatitis C in Michigan - fact sheet demonstrating the impact and significance of We Treat Hep C on moving Michigan towards hepatitis C elimination.
We Treat Hepatitis C: Clinical Fact Sheet - clinical fact sheet summarizing hepatitis C, the We Treat Hep C Initiative, CDC hepatitis C testing recommendations, and provider trainings and resources.
We Treat Hepatitis C: Patient Fact Sheet - patient fact sheet summarizing hepatitis C, the We Treat Hep C Initiative, CDC hepatitis C testing recommendations, hepatitis C treatment, and resources for the public.
HCV in Adults Under 40 - fact sheet includes epidemiology of hepatitis C among adults under 40, testing recommendations, and information on the We Treat Hep C Initiative.
Michigan Medicaid Preferred Drug List
Medicaid L21-21 (April 6, 2021) - Removal of Prior Authorization for Hepatitis C Treatment
Standard Prior Authorization Form for Non-Preferred DAA required prior authorization form for HCV treatment using non-preferred DAA
MIEnrolls assists individuals with enrollment into Michigan Medicaid. Contact MI Enrolls toll-free at 800-975-7630 Monday-Friday 8 A.M. - 7 P.M.
Overdose Prevention Engagement Network - View the 3-Part Hepatitis C webinar series below:
Michigan Center for Rural Health - Project ECHO model® creating a community collaboration to assist providers and other members of the health care team throughout Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula more effectively and confidently manage their infectious disease patients. Each session accredited for 1 hour of CME. For more sessions, visit the Project ECHO website.
CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants and Children - United States, 2023
We Treat Hep C Web-Based Self-Study Trainings | MI-TRAIN
Hepatitis C Online - Free education from the University of Washington Infectious Diseases Education and Assessment program. Free CNE/CME available.
Medscape Education + HealthHCV - Targeting Viral Hepatitis: A Road Map for Providers
FAQ - Frequently asked questions on We Treat Hep C, including clinical questions.
We Treat Hep C Clinician Newsletter (October 2025) - Clinical newsletter highlighting the new We Treat Hep C: Impact on Hepatitis C in Michigan fact sheet, the 2024 Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report, MDHHS harm reduction modeling study, SAMHSA HCV Elimination Initiative Pilot recipients, and World Hepatitis Testing Week. This newsletter also features a clinical spotlight on Jill Davenport, nurse practitioner with Great Lakes Bay Health Center who specializes in providing hepatitis C treatment, family practice and primary care, psychiatric/mental health care, behavioral health, and MAT.
We Treat Hep C Clinician Newsletter (July 2025) - Clinical newsletter highlighting the new AASLD/IDSA HCV Point-of-Care Test and Treat Algorithm, World Hepatitis Day, the Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025, and the SAMHSA HCV Elimination Pilot funding opportunity. This newsletter also includes a provider spotlight featuring Dr. Craig Weeks, a family medicine/primary care physician who also offers specialty care in HIV, viral hepatitis, and treatment of opiate use disorders.
We Treat Hep C Clinician Newsletter (April 2025) - Clinical newsletter highlighting the Michigan Syringe Service Program Directory, free naloxone through MDHHS, and save the date for the 2025 Michigan Harm Reduction Summit. This newsletter includes a clinical spotlight featuring Lauren Judd, a nurse practitioner specializing in addiction medicine and treatment of infectious diseases (including hepatitis C) at Detroit Recovery Project, offering a variety of critical services via outreach on their mobile unit.
We Treat Hep C Clinician Newsletter (November 2024) - Clinical newsletter highlighting the first FDA-approved point-of-care hepatitis C RNA test, upcoming hepatitis C webinars and new educational materials, and spotlighting Michelle Thorne, a nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine and hepatitis C treatment at Calhoun County Public Health Department.
We Treat Hep C Clinician Newsletter (July 2024) - Clinical newsletter highlighting the importance of testing for hepatitis C during pregnancy, perinatal hepatitis C testing recommendations, and spotlighting Dr. Jennifer Hoffman and Dr. Lori Burke, physicians offering comprehensive addiction medicine services (including hepatitis C treatment) and gynecologic care.
We Treat Hep C Clinician Newsletter (March 2024) - Clinical newsletter highlighting Michigan's statewide initiative to eliminate hepatitis C among Michigan Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan beneficiaries by removing barriers to curing hepatitis C, highlighting adult universal hepatitis C testing recommendations, and spotlighting Dr. Elaine Engelsman, a nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of infectious diseases, including hepatitis C.
Henry Ford Health System Hepatitis C Clinical Consult Program - a free consultation line is available Monday-Friday 8am-5pm for all health care professionals with questions about HCV disease management and treatment (313) 575-0332. Non-urgent inquiries/consults can be submitted to the Hepatitis C Consult form for a response within 24-48 hours.
Midwest AIDS Training + Education Center (MATEC) Michigan - offers free Hepatitis C clinical decision support and consultation on a monthly basis available to all health care professionals. View the MATEC Michigan calendar for the session schedule and registration information. For all other consultation, technical assistance, or training requests, call 313-962-2000, or e-mail MATECMichigan@wayne.edu.
Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) - provides Hep C provider consultations for substance use related cases and education, both online learning and live webinars. In addition, we have a number of programs offering various resources to communities and providers. To learn more, visit the OPEN website.
Michigan State University and Michigan Center for Rural Health - assist providers and members of the health care team throughout northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula manage HCV patients more effectively and confidently through Project ECHO. Free CME available.