Groen Named State Medicaid Director

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced on May 15 that Meghan Groen will head the state’s Medicaid programs covering physical and behavioral health and long-term care and aging programs.

Groen, who has 20 years of experience in government, policy and nonprofit administration, will become senior deputy director of the MDHHS Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration, which includes serving as state Medicaid director. The Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration – created in March 2022 – combines Michigan’s Medicaid office, services for aging adults and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders under one umbrella within MDHHS. It is also the designated State Unit on Aging. 

For two years, Groen served as senior advisor to MDHHS Director Elizabeth Herte. Prior to that, she served as health policy advisor for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. HCAM has a good business relationship with her and looks forward to working with her in this new role.