Advocacy

MSHA Public Schools Committee Releases the Updated Guidelines for Speech & Evaluation, Eligibility, and Service Delivery in Schools


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Updated to Medicaid Policy to Remove the CCC Requirement Effective November 1, 2024

MSHA received word that effective November 1, 2024, MDHHS is updating Medicaid policy to remove the CCC requirement for SLPs across settings. Please reach out to MSHA at info@mislha.org with any questions.

Click here to access the MDHHS bulletin.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

MSHA and ASHA Secure 23% Rate Increase for Speech-Language Pathology Codes in 2025

Advocacy Win! As a result of ASHA and Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association (MSHA) advocacy, the Michigan legislature appropriated a $5.5 million increase for speech-language pathology codes in 2025, resulting in a 23% rate increase across all codes for which we requested increases. The payment increase will apply to services provided in private practices, nursing facilities, or outpatient facilities (including hospitals, rehabilitation agencies, and CORFs/CARFs).

ASHA Advocacy worked closely with Michigan’s State Advocate for Reimbursement, Julie Pratt, and MSHA’s state level lobbyist to demonstrate the need for this increase through an ASHA/MSHA survey of Michigan-based ASHA members regarding reimbursement trends and payment challenges. We met with Michigan legislature representatives and staff from Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)— relationships fostered from previous ASHA Payer Summits and many meetings—to smoothly facilitate this victory. We anticipate and appreciate continued collaboration from MDHHS through the implementation phase.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

MDHHS Therapy Provider Liasion Meeting - November 19, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 

Click here to view the MDHHS letter and learn how you can join this meeting. Have questions? Please reach out to MSHA at info@mislha.org for assistance!