Here are three things to know about the waiver.
1. The waiver allows the state to continue its Healthy Michigan Plan for nearly 600,000 residents. Launched April 1, 2014, the Healthy Michigan Plan extends healthcare coverage to eligible residents with incomes equal to up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level.
2. Approval of the second waiver was required by state law before Dec. 31 for the program to continue.
3. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) lauded the waiver in a news release. “The Healthy Michigan Plan has provided Michiganders with the opportunity to improve their health and wellness by enrolling in healthcare coverage,” he said. “I’m proud of this program, our residents, and Michigan’s continued leadership in healthcare innovation. I appreciate the work of [CMS] and thank it for its partnership and approval of our unique approach to keep Michigan moving forward.”
