Thank You To Our Friends at Disability Rights Michigan
Find out more at https://www.drmich.org/michigans-medicaid-system/
Michigan’s Medicaid behavioral health system is in need of urgent reform. Unfortunately, unnecessary red tape, lack of oversight, and financial conflicts of interest are standing in the way of people receiving the care they need. The current system is failing those it’s meant to serve, leaving many individuals without the essential care and services they deserve.
The Need for Reform
At Disability Rights Michigan (DRM), they are tackling these issues head-on. DRM has developed an overview document that outlines the significant problems within Michigan’s Medicaid system and provides practical solutions for change. Their call for reform emphasizes the need for a system that prioritizes care over bureaucracy, accountability over inaction, and transparency over financial conflict.
Michigan’s Medicaid system should work for the people it serves. DRM’s efforts aim to reshape the system into one that focuses on delivering essential care to those in need—not getting caught up in endless paperwork and inefficiency.
How You Can Get Involved
DRM is not just identifying problems; they are actively working towards solutions. They want to hear from you—whether you are a Medicaid beneficiary or provider—about your experiences with Michigan’s Medicaid services. Your voice matters.
Take the Survey: DRM has partnered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to offer an online survey. By sharing your experiences, you can help shape the future of Medicaid behavioral health services in Michigan.
Your feedback could play a crucial role in ensuring that the state listens to the needs of those directly impacted by the Medicaid system.
Learn More and Take Action
To dive deeper into the issues DRM is addressing, check out their overview document. It breaks down the systemic problems and provides clear recommendations for how Michigan can create a more effective Medicaid system.
You can also read the entire MDHHS press release for more information.
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Together, we can advocate for a Medicaid system that truly serves the needs of Michigan’s most vulnerable populations.