Improving Oral Health in Michigan
Improving Oral Health in Michigan
Who We Are
About Us
The Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC), established in 2003, serves as Michigan's state oral health coalition with a clear purpose:
to improve oral health for all Michiganders. MOHC focuses on prevention, health promotion, oral health data, access to care,
and the vital connection between oral health and overall health.
Over the years, MOHC has collaborated with grassroots organizations, state agencies, and advocacy partners to define and advance Michigan's oral health agenda. Our work centers on building a robust, interconnected network of national, state, and local advocates committed to promoting oral health through advocacy, education, and awareness.
Together, we are shaping policies, empowering communities, and driving initiatives that make oral health equity a reality for everyone in Michigan.
Our Mission
To advocate for policies and resources that connect Michiganders to optimal oral health.
Policy Advocacy
The Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC) takes public policy positions on policy matters, including legislative items and regulations promulgated at the local, state or federal level. All public policy positions must be consistent with and in furtherance of MOHC’s mission and vision.
Regulatory Updates
Record Keeping Reminder
Record Keeping Reminder
Record Keeping Reminder
All Medicaid-reimbursed services are subject to review to ensure compliance with accepted medical practices and Medicaid coverage and limitations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) conducts post-payment reviews to verify the appropriateness of services, providers, settings, and billing practices. Records must be retained for at least seven years from the date of service, regardless of ownership changes or termination of Medicaid participation.
For more information, please visit the MDHHS website for additional resources and guidance.
State Budget Update
Record Keeping Reminder
Record Keeping Reminder
On February 5, Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s State Budget Office team presented the Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026 (FY 26) Executive Budget Recommendations to a joint meeting of the House and Senate appropriations committees. This year’s presentation offered a $83.5 billion budget recommendation that includes a general fund total of $15.3 billion and a School Aid Fund total of $21.2 billion.
Continued investments proposed by the Governor that are of interest include:
- $4.26 million for kindergarten oral health assessments.
- $3.2 million for Children’s Special Health Care Services orthodontic rate increase.
- $3 million to continue increased reimbursement rates for dental services in ambulatory surgery centers ($1,495) and outpatient hospitals ($2,300).
- $1 million for the University of Detroit Mercy Dental clinic.
- $200,000 for the Michigan Dental Association for the administration of a volunteer dental program.
Legislative Update
Record Keeping Reminder
Legislative Update
The Michigan House of Representatives and Senate agreed to legislative changes to the state’s minimum wage law days ahead of the February 21 deadline. Senate Bill 8 creates a new schedule to increase the state’s minimum hourly wage and tipped minimum wage. By January 1, 2027, Michigan’s minimum wage will be $15/hour. The wage will gradually increase to $12.48/hour on February 21, 2025, and to $13.73/hour on January 1, 2026. Tipped minimum wage will rise to 50% of the state’s general minimum wage by January 1, 2031.
Late in the evening on February 20, the legislature passed House Bill 4002, which would make changes to the Earned Sick Leave Act. Workers will earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Small businesses with 10 or fewer employees have until October 1 to comply with the act's requirements. Those small businesses must provide 40 hours of paid sick time under the bill. Employers with 11 or more employees would be required to provide 72 hours of paid time, with a 72-hour carryover cap from year to year.
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