Michigan officials cancel call for proposals to overhaul mental health service system

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 409

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has revoked a request for proposals which would have overhauled management of the state’s behavioral health system.

A notice shared Thursday through the state’s procurement website canceled the proposal, which involved up to $6 billion in state-administered funding. The effort drew criticism from mental health advocates and organizations who argued the department’s move to a competitive procurement process would lead to the privatization of …

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