Agency Report to JCAR-Page 2
This is a new rule set that implements the provisions of MCL 500.3157 by doing the following: a)
defining the applicable Medicare fee schedule; b) establishing procedures for determining which
health care providers are entitled to enhanced reimbursement rates; c) establishing procedures for the
department to collect information related to rates charged by health care providers as of January 1,
2019, for the purposes of calculating reimbursement rates; d) establishing a date and methodology for
determining the adjustment of reimbursement rates; and e) establishing procedures for the department
to administer the accreditation requirements under MCL 500.3157.
5. List names of newspapers in which the notice of public hearing was published and
publication dates:
Lansing State Journal: March 10, 2021
The Oakland Press: March 10, 2021
Escanaba Daily: March 10, 2021
6. Date of publication of rules and notice of public hearing in Michigan Register:
3/15/2021
7. Date, time, and location of public hearing:
3/26/2021 09:00 AM at This public hearing will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams to receive
public comments while complying with measures designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus
(248) 509-0316 (Conference ID: 134264067#)
8. Provide the link the agency used to post the regulatory impact statement and cost-benefit
analysis on its website:
9. List of the name and title of agency representative(s) attending public hearing:
Sarah Wohlford, Senior Deputy Director
Catherine Hart, Administrative Law Specialist
10. Persons submitting comments of support:
There were no express comments in support of the rule set.
11. Persons submitting comments of opposition:
MCL 24.242 and 24.245