Judge Finds Illegal Language in Michigan Health Department's Proposal to Restructure State Mental Health Services

Judge: Michigan bid to rebuild mental health care has ‘significant conflicts’

A judge is asking the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to revise its ‘competitive procurement process’ as it sets out to restructure its Medicaid-supported mental health programs.

Judge finds illegal language in MDHHS proposal to restructure state mental health services

As state moves to possibly privatize some services, a judge ruled language now prevents Community Mental Health agencies from fulfilling statutory duties.

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan Applauds Court of Claims Ruling on MDHHS Mental Health Bidout Process

LANSING, Mich., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, Judge Yates, in the Michigan Court of Claims, issued an opinion and order in response to a...

Michigan court rules state’s mental health procurement plan violates law

A Michigan court has ruled that the state’s plan to overhaul its mental health service delivery system violates state law, citing conflicts with the Michigan Mental Health Code. The decision, issued Thursday by Judge Christopher P. Yates of the Michigan…