Michigan Blue Cross to limit mental health benefit. Will thousands lose care?

Beginning March 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will no longer pay for counseling services provided in a private office by limited license providers.

By: Robin Erb

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 1,158

Last Updated: 13 hours, 8 minutes ago

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Patients covered by Michigan’s largest insurer will lose access to limited-license mental health professionals that serve in private practice, effective March 1
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan says the decision ensures quality of care and aligns with its other products
Therapists say Blue Cross is by far the state’s largest insurer for limited-license therapists

Thousands of Michiganders could lose access to their mental health providers under a new Blue Cross Blue Shield …

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