Human services: medical services; reporting of error rate regarding Medicaid; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 106c.
Key claim: Michigan HB5813 would amend the Social Welfare Act to require reporting of the Medicaid payment error rate.
Abstract
(HB5813 · 103rd Legislature) Human services: medical services; reporting of error rate regarding Medicaid; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 106c. Latest action (2026-06-10): Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services
Why this matters
Medicaid payment error rates are a core federal-state program integrity metric, and a statutory reporting mandate would formalize legislative visibility into improper payments in Michigan’s largest safety-net program. While it does not change eligibility or benefits, it could shape future oversight, budget discussions, and fraud-prevention efforts affecting Medicaid beneficiaries and providers.