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MICHIGAN
BLast verified 2026-07-03
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN MICHIGAN
How services are run
Managed care organizations
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Services
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
90 days from your Notice of Case Action (fee-for-service); Notice of Adverse Benefit Determination / Notice of Resolution (managed care / PIHP)
Keep services during appeal
File within 10 days
- Receive Notice of Case Action (or MCO/PIHP adverse benefit determination)
- (Managed care/PIHP/MI Choice Waiver) file plan internal appeal within 60 days and exhaust it
- Request State Fair Hearing with MOAHR/MAHS: non-MCO within 90 days of notice; MCO within 120 days of Notice of Resolution
- State Fair Hearing before Administrative Law Judge
- Judicial review
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
University Center (UCEDD)
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (Wayne State UCEDD)
NOTABLE WAIVERS
Habilitation Supports Waiver (HSW)
SourcePeople with developmental disabilities needing habilitation services.
Waitlist: Slots held by CMHSPs; ask your CMH for HSW screening — many eligible people are never told about it.
Children's Waiver Program (CWP)
SourceChildren with DD needing institutional level of care; parent income waived.
Waitlist: Statewide weighing list based on need severity.
SED Waiver (Serious Emotional Disturbance)
SourceChildren with serious emotional disturbance.
Waitlist: Through CMHSPs.
MI Choice Waiver
SourceSeniors and adults with physical disabilities.
Waitlist: Regional waiver agencies manage intake.
