What are Enhanced Health Services?

Enhanced Health Services help to promote placement in the least restrictive residential setting possible. Services may include: assessment and evaluation of health care needs; dietary services; behavioral services; nursing services; treatment and monitoring; and professional therapies such as occupational, physical, and speech and language. Enhanced Health Services may be provided only after all other insurance benefits are exhausted. Enhanced Health Services are generally provided within the home, community or vocational setting. They vary based on individual needs.

Who can benefit from Enhanced Health Services?

Anyone who is developmentally disabled may be eligible for Enhanced Health Services. People who have the most severe need, especially those in emergency situations, receive priority in provision of services.

How do Enhanced Health Services help an individual?

Services are provided by specially trained healthcare professionals who help people with developmental disabilities. A Supports Coordinator helps to coordinate services with the individual's qualified health plan. A person-centered planning approach is used to help identify each individual's strengths, dreams, goals, and desire, as well as their health and safety needs. The healthcare professionals may also help to access the most appropriate services, or refer an individual as necessary.

How can you access Enhanced Health Services?

You may call (989) 895-2300 or 1-800 327-4693 for additional information about this program. To request a service or make a referral, call the Access Alliance of Michigan (a division of Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health) at 1-800-448-5498.