Michigan SB0039 expands Medicaid coverage to include remote ultrasound procedures and fetal nonstress tests performed in off-site locations.

Michigan SB0039 amends the Medicaid program to cover ultrasound procedures and fetal nonstress tests performed remotely through telemedicine. This coverage applies when the patient is in a residence or other off-site location, provided the same standard of care is met. The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to update its rules for fee-for-service and managed care plans to allow reimbursement for these remote procedures using established CPT codes. It also requires the adoption of guidelines to implement these changes.

Michigan SB0039 expands Medicaid coverage to include remote ultrasound procedures and fetal nonstress tests performed in off-site locations.

Michigan SB0039 amends the Medicaid program to cover ultrasound procedures and fetal nonstress tests performed remotely through telemedicine. This coverage applies when the patient is in a residence or other off-site location, provided the same standard of care is met. The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to update its rules for fee-for-service and managed care plans to allow reimbursement for these remote procedures using established CPT codes. It also requires the adoption of guidelines to implement these changes.