Michigan BCBS is implementing a change that will impact the income per visit for outpatient therapy services. This change will impact all outpatient therapy settings, including hospitals. Beginning with dates of service on and after

Update as of September 8, 2022 at 12:00pm ET BCBS of MI has placed the MPPR implementation on hold. This information was not placed in the August or September 2022 editions of the “The Record”, but has been confirmed by multiple sources. I will provide updated information and resources when available. BCBS of Michigan has announced they will align with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and implement the multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) policy for outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy services. This MPPR reduction will impact BCBS commercial members. The effective date of the MPPR implementation is