Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) received a $528.74 million block grant award from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP, CFDA 93.767) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This federal-state matching program provides health care coverage to uninsured, low-income children and, at state option, low-income pregnant women. The funding enables Michigan to maintain and expand child health assistance to targeted populations under 19 years of age, contributing to the national enrollment of over seven million children currently covered under CHIP.

As the prime recipient and state administering agency, MDHHS utilizes the block grant funds to deliver health insurance coverage and related services through either a separate CHIP program, expansions to its state Medicaid program, or a combination approach. MDHHS typically functions as a pass-through entity, sub-awarding portions of federal funds to local health departments, nonprofit organizations, and community-based service providers to implement enrollment, coverage maintenance, and health care delivery programs at the community level. The award period extends through September 30, 2027, with funds accessed through the federal Payment Management System and delivered via Electronic Funds Transfer.