CMS approves Michigan plan to abate lead hazards from Flint and other impacted areas in the state with federal support
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | November 14, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a Michigan State Plan Amendment (SPA) today that uses federal and state funding to expand lead abatement activities in the impacted areas of Flint and other areas in Michigan. This targeted and time-limited effort will complement other federal, state and local efforts to abate lead hazards from the homes and improve the health of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligible residents.