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Resources
Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Resources
This page is home to an array of resources that pertain to infant mortality and Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR). For more information about FIMR please visit, www.michigan.gov/FIMR. For more information about maternal and infant health, please visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal of Infant Health at www.michigan.gov/miheip.
Bereavement Resources
MDHHS in partnership with Michigan 211, has launched a website dedicated to increasing access to grief and bereavement support services and resources. Individuals can search for services by ZIP code through the website or by calling 211.
Grief and Bereavement Resources and Services - Michigan 2-1-1 (mi211.org).
Michigan Maternal, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Support Resources
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Grief Support Referral Program for families who experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss is no longer in existence so, please do not make referrals to the program.
With the tragic loss of a pregnancy or an infant, it is important that families receive grief and bereavement support during this extremely difficult time. As a provider, it may be difficult to know where to connect families for these services. We encourage providers to refer to the resources below.
What type of resources should you consider when helping bereaved families?
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Healthcare and Mental Health Providers
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Hospice-Affiliated Grief Support
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Nonprofit Organizations
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Faith-Based Organizations
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Financial Assistance for Funeral Expenses
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Additional Resources
General Resources
Medical Examiner Resources
SUID Autopsy Reimbursement Update:
Invoices must be received by October 4th after the end of the fiscal year to be processed for reimbursement. Invoices received after October 4th cannot be processed for reimbursement. For example, for fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024), the last date which the invoice may be processed for reimbursement is October 4, 2024.
Additionally, autopsies and SUID scene investigations that are greater than a year old at the time of submission with the invoice, may not be processed for reimbursement.