Michigan • Medicare and Medicaid • Reviewed November 8, 2026
MI Coordinated Health in 2027: What Is Confirmed in Michigan
UPHP confirms MI Coordinated Health coverage across all 15 Upper Peninsula counties for 2027. A newer state amendment places expansion elsewhere at a date still to be determined. Do not assume an older statewide announcement means a plan is available in your county.
Does MI Coordinated Health expand statewide in 2027?
A statewide January 1 launch is not confirmed by the newest material reviewed. Michigan’s December 2024 announcement described statewide expansion in 2027. The newer August 6, 2026 waiver amendment, page 40, names only Chippewa, Gogebic and Menominee for January 1, 2027; other expansion regions have no fixed date. The amendment is submitted, not proof of final CMS approval.
UPHP’s 2027 enrollment page independently confirms its plan will serve all 15 Upper Peninsula counties. That provides a specific, current basis for the three-county expansion.
Michigan counties and timing
| Michigan area | Counties | Evidence and timing |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula, Region 1 | Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft | Existing 2026 area; UPHP lists these for 2027. |
| Upper Peninsula additions | Chippewa, Gogebic, Menominee | UPHP confirms January 1, 2027 availability. |
| Southwest, Region 8 | Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren | Existing program area; verify the specific 2027 plan. |
| Metro Detroit | Macomb (Region 10); Wayne (Region 12) | Existing program area; verify the specific 2027 plan. |
| Other expansion regions | Regions 2–7, 9 and Oakland County (Region 11) | Newer amendment leaves the expansion date undetermined. |
County coverage comes from the state eligibility page, the newer amendment and UPHP. A statewide program goal does not make every participating insurer available everywhere.
Who may qualify, and which plans should you check?
MICH coordinates Medicare and Medicaid for eligible Michigan residents age 21 or older. Confirm Medicare Parts A and B, full Medicaid benefits, and residence in a participating service area. The state also lists restrictions involving current hospice enrollment and residence in a state-operated veterans home. Other program exclusions can apply; have the plan verify your situation.
The state’s October 2026 plan contact list names Aetna Better Health Premier Plan, AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care, HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health, Humana Dual Integrated, Molina Dual MI Coordinated Health, PriorityMedicare Dual Premier, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, UPHP MI Coordinated Health and Wellcare Meridian Dual Align. This identifies program participants, not a guarantee of 2027 enrollment in your county.
One specific exception: the newer amendment excludes Molina HIDE-SNP coverage in Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph. Check the exact plan name and county instead of relying on the insurer’s name alone.
Review your county and care needs together
Thompson Medicare Brokerage can help you organize a review of the plans available where you live. Have your county, insurance cards, medication list and current providers ready.
Request a Medicare consultation callback or call (855) 982-6525. The form requests a callback; it does not book an appointment or enroll you.
What coordination can change
MDHHS describes MICH as one plan and card covering Medicare and most Medicaid services, including long-term services and supports. Certain behavioral health and community transition services remain outside that combined coverage.
Each member has a care coordinator. Additional home and community-based services require their own eligibility assessment. The state generally describes no in-network copayments or deductibles, with possible Part D drug costs and continued responsibility for applicable patient-pay amounts and pre-eligibility medical expenses.
Before choosing a 2027 plan
- Confirm the year and county. Ask whether the product is a MICH plan available at your address for January 1, 2027.
- Check every provider. Include primary care, specialists, hospital, pharmacy, nursing facility and home-care agency. Ask both the plan and provider.
- Review prescriptions and services. Compare the formulary, authorizations, transportation and existing care arrangements.
- Confirm any transition. Ask who coordinates existing services and when coverage starts. Keep written notices and reference numbers.
Enrollment timing
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15–December 7, 2026, for January 1, 2027 changes. Eligible people with full Medicaid may also use an integrated D-SNP Special Enrollment Period once a calendar month to join an eligible plan that coordinates with their Medicaid managed-care coverage. Not every D-SNP qualifies. The change generally starts the following month; confirm your eligibility, Medicaid-plan coordination and intended effective date.
Questions before you decide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakland County confirmed for January 1, 2027?
The newer state amendment puts Oakland in future expansion without a fixed date. Verify a specific 2027 MICH product before relying on an older statewide announcement.
Are all D-SNP plans MI Coordinated Health plans?
No. Ask whether the exact product participates in MICH and coordinates the Medicaid services you need. A similar insurer or product name is not enough.
Does full Medicaid automatically enroll me?
Do not assume enrollment. Ask the plan to verify eligibility, any required application and the effective date, and read notices you receive.
Do I need to stop using my current providers?
Start with a network and transition review. Do not cancel needed care or existing services based only on a program announcement.
Primary references
Official Sources
- MDHHS MI Coordinated Health overview
- MDHHS December 6, 2024 announcement — historical statewide schedule
- MDHHS 2027 waiver amendment, August 6, 2026 — page 40
- MDHHS waiver status — 2027 amendments submitted
- MDHHS current program eligibility
- MDHHS plan contact list, revised October 2026
- UPHP 2027 eligibility and 15-county service area, updated October 7, 2026
- Medicare Open Enrollment
- Medicare Special Enrollment Periods
Sources checked November 8, 2026. Confirm your exact plan, provider, location and effective date before acting. Network participation, plan terms and enrollment rules can change.
Independent Medicare guidance
Check your Michigan Medicare and Medicaid options
Request a callback or call (855) 982-6525 to review county availability, providers and enrollment timing. A callback request is not a booked appointment.
No-cost, no-obligation help is available by phone or video. I review the plans I represent in your area.
Use the callback form to request contact. Keep Medicare numbers, medication lists and medical details out of the general message; I can arrange an appropriate way to review them.
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