Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Michigan voters may decide on the "Money Out of Politics" proposal for the November ballot, which would ban certain political contributions from large regulated utilities and businesses receiving significant government contracts. Supporters claim the initiative will curb pay-to-play politics, but opponents argue it violates Free Speech rights under the First Amendment.

Michiganders for Money Out of Politics submitted a ballot proposal aimed at upending campaign finance in Michigan elections. If passed, the initiative would prohibit companies with over $250,000 in annual state contracts and regulated utilities from political spending. This effort represents a pivot to a ballot measure after previous legislative attempts failed.

Michiganders for Money Out of Politics submitted signatures for a ballot initiative slated for the November 2026 election to reform campaign finance in Michigan. If passed, the proposal would ban companies with over $250,000 in annual state government contracts and regulated utilities from political spending. The effort aims to curb outside corporate spending that currently dominates Michigan elections.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's billing policy change for 'incident-to' billing may reduce access to psychiatric care by limiting nurse practitioners' reimbursement to 80%, forcing clinics to transfer care to psychiatrists. The policy, effective March, requires providers to bill under their own credentials, impacting clinics reliant on nurse practitioners for follow-up care.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will stop covering mental health services provided by limited-license therapists in private practices starting March 1, citing quality-of-care concerns. The decision may affect thousands of patients, as therapists argue it could limit access amid rising demand for mental health services.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine announced a long-term contract agreement, ensuring continued in-network healthcare access at University of Michigan facilities beyond the current June 30 deadline. The deal resolves a months-long dispute over reimbursement rates and contract terms, with financial details to be finalized. Both parties emphasized maintaining patient access to care while addressing affordability.