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Public comment requested on Michigan's Section 1115 Brain Injury Waiver proposal

For Immediate Release: July 15, 2016

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is requesting public comment on its application to provide services and support to people with qualifying brain injuries.

The State of Michigan is seeking approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for a 1115 Demonstration Waiver to provide necessary services and supports to persons suffering from qualifying brain injuries who, without receiving these services, would be served in an institutional setting. 

The Brain Injury Waiver provides critical brain injury-specific rehabilitation and support in the post-acute injury period with the goal of assisting the participant in becoming capable of living in the most independent setting. The proposed effective date of this waiver is Jan. 1, 2017.

MDHHS invites the public to read and comment on the waiver summary and application by visiting http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_2943-114948--,00.html.    

Comments or requests for copies of the waiver application may be submitted in writing to: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Medical Services Administration, Medicaid Policy Section, P.O. Box 30479, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7979. All comments must be received by Aug. 26, 2016. 

Written comments may be reviewed by the public at Capitol Commons Center, 400 S. Pine St., Capitol Commons Center, 7th Floor, Lansing, Michigan.  The title “1115 – Brain Injury Waiver” must be included on all requests for copies and comments. 

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