Berrien County v. Michigan

In this case plaintiffs challenge the Medicaid reimbursement system implemented by the state pursuant to 1980 PA 391, amending MCL 400.109; MSA 16.490(19). Plaintiffs appeal as of right from an order of summary judgment entered in favor of defendants.

The instant dispute concerns the operation of certain Medicaid provisions covering nursing home services in county-operated medical care facilities and hospital long-term care units (LTCUs), also known as chronic care units. At issue is the Medicaid funding to Berrien County Hospital’s LTCU. Prior to 1980, funding or reimbursement for days of…