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Michigan In Lieu of Services
As a part of MDHHS’ continuous commitment to deliver Michigan residents equitable, coordinated, and person-centered care, MDHHS will encourage Michigan’s Medicaid Health Plans (MHPs) participating in the Comprehensive Health Care Program (CHCP) to offer in lieu of services (ILOS) that address Medicaid members’ health-related nutrition needs. ILOS are services the state deems to be medically appropriate and cost effective when provided as substitutes for other Medicaid covered services. MDHHS will designate a set of federally approved ILOS that MHPs may offer starting October 2024.
This initiative will build on and complement the existing food and nutrition strategies in Michigan. MDHHS’ goal for ILOS is to improve health and reduce the future need for medical services by reducing food insecurity and ensuring enrollees have access to nutritious foods.
Announcements
- ILOS Policy Guide Feedback Survey (Closed): MDHHS sought feedback on the draft ILOS Policy Guide from July 15 - July 26, 2024. The survey is now closed. A PDF version of the survey is available for viewing-purposes only.
- Request for Information (RFI) Closed: MDHHS sought public input on a proposed set of nutrition-focused ILOS in Medicaid from March 13 - April 5, 2024.
ILOS Provider and MHP Policy Guidance
MDHHS created a detailed ILOS Policy Guide which provides a comprehensive overview of ILOS, as well as additional operational requirements and recommendations, to support MHPs and ILOS Providers in administering and delivering ILOS.
Webinars and Meetings
- Meeting announcements and link(s) to register
Key Documents
- ILOS Overview
- ILOS Request for Information
- ILOS Provider and MHP Policy Guidance (NEW)
- ILOS Policy Guidance Survey PDF -- For Viewing Purposes Only (NEW)
Contact
- To stay in touch, please join our listserv here.
- Please email MDHHS-EngageMedicaid@michigan.gov with the subject line “ILOS” with any questions.