Michigan § 333.2301 - Identification of priority health problems; preparation and basis of proposed list of basic health services.

The department, utilizing broad participation of, and providing ample opportunity for the submission of recommendations by, the individuals and organizations described in section 2302, annually shall identify the priority health problems of this state utilizing state health plans and an assessment procedure based on data and statistics consistent with or provided for in sections 2616 and 2617. Identification of priority health problems related to mental health shall be made with the consultation and advice of the department of mental health. From these priorities, the department annually shall prepare a proposed list of basic preventive, personal, and environmental health services to be made available and accessible to all residents in need of the services in this state without regard for place of residence, marital status, sex, age, race, or inability to pay.

The list of proposed basic health services shall be based upon the capabilities of the health related arts and sciences and upon criteria related to health needs, resources, and performance and shall take into account the services provided by private practitioners and private providers of health services. To the extent that the proposed list of basic health services includes mental health services for which responsibility has been vested in state or local mental health agencies by Act No. 258 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, being sections 330.1001 to 330.2106 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or rules promulgated pursuant to that act, the inclusion of those services in the proposed list shall be subject to the approval of the department of mental health.