DAC (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)

Dear Mrs. Liss,

Thank you for your interest in public records of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (hereinafter “Department”).
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting copies of records documenting requests for changes or enhancements related to the Medicaid disabled adult child category within Michigan’s integrated eligibility system, as referenced under contract no. 071B7700072, and copies of the associated cost estimates produced by Deloitte to implement these changes. Specifically, I am seeking records that were submitted to or reviewed by:

-DTMB Procurement officials responsible for contract amendments and approvals.
-The DTMB Project Manager(s) overseeing the Bridges eligibility system.

This request should include records for changes that were either in pending status, submitted, or processed between June 30, 2023 and the date of production of this records request.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samantha Liss

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Your request has been assigned the following tracking number: H025035-080124. Your request has a legally received date of August 02, 2024. You will receive a response by the Department by August 09, 2024. Unfortunately, we are unable to expedite requests and the time permitted for response by the Department may be extended beyond August 09, 2024 by ten (10) business days.
In accordance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq, the Department provides copies of existing non-exempt records. Records which are exempt from disclosure under state or federal law will not be provided, or records may be redacted to separate exempt information. The FOIA does not require the Department to create new records or answer queries.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the MDHHS Public Records Center and you will receive an email when your request has been completed.
Regards,
Bureau of Legal Affairs,
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Response from program area (Medicaid): We do not have anything for this. We do not pay for requests on a per-change basis, and it does not go through DTMB procurement. All work is prioritized and is included as the standard hours in our fixed price contract with DTMB and Deloitte. Deloitte is just a staff augmentation contract to DTMB. We prioritize all work with DTMB and they are the ones to produce the estimates.

RE: Public Records Request, Reference # H025035-080124.

Dear Mrs. Liss,

This notice is issued in response to your request, legally received by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Department) on August 02, 2024, requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq. Your request is denied. This is a DTMB contract. You may wish to request records from DTMB.

To the best of the Department’s knowledge, information, and belief, this Department does not possess or maintain records under the description you provided or by other names reasonably known to the Department.

As to the denial, the Department is obligated to inform you that under MCL 15.240 the following remedies are available:

1. Appeal this decision in writing to the Legal Affairs Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Suite 207, PO Box 30037, Lansing, MI 48909. The writing must specifically state the word “appeal” and must identify the reason or reasons you believe the denial should be reversed. The Department must respond to your appeal within ten days of receipt. Under unusual circumstances, the time for response to your appeal may be extended by ten business days.

2. File an action in the appropriate court within 180 days after the date of the final determination to deny the request. If you prevail in such an action, the court is to award reasonable attorney fees, costs, disbursements, and possible damages.

The Department’s FOIA policies and procedures are available at Policies and Procedures.

Sincerely,

Bureau of Legal Affairs