MHA CEO Brian Peters discusses the importance of Medicaid for Michigan residents during an AARP-sponsored segment.
MHA CEO Brian Peters recently appeared in an AARP-sponsored segment that aired in the Grand Rapids and Lansing markets to discuss the importance of Medicaid for Michigan residents. Peters highlighted concerns that changes outlined in H.R. 1 would create new barriers to coverage, including Medicaid work requirements set to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. He also stressed the importance of protecting Medicaid as Michigan hospitals prepare to absorb an estimated $6 billion reduction in federal funding over the next decade.
The MHA also received coverage in MIRS on June 8 for its role in helping craft bipartisan legislation that would allow Medicaid coverage of behavioral health transportation using specialized vehicles. The legislation would provide a safer, more appropriate alternative to ambulance transport while reducing costs and preserving emergency resources.
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