Verified October 8, 2026 against the statutes and regulations cited below. Research, not legal advice. All states
What operators miss in Michigan
- A disciplinary subcommittee can restrict or condition a clinician's ability to provide telehealth for violating the consent or prescribing sections (Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.16286).
- The follow-up duty attaches to every telehealth prescription, so a coverage or referral plan should exist before launch.
Does Michigan have a telehealth registration for out-of-state clinicians?
No telehealth registration for out-of-state clinicians. A Michigan license is needed to treat patients located in Michigan.
- No telehealth-specific registration: a clinician needs the full license or an exception.
Citation: Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.16171
When can an out-of-state clinician treat Michigan patients without a Michigan license?
A clinician who lives and is licensed in another state may practice without a Michigan license when called in for consultation or treatment by a Michigan health professional in an exceptional circumstance. Border-area clinicians without a Michigan office also have a limited exemption.
- Exception for consultation with a licensed physician
Citation: Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.16171
Can a patient relationship start by telehealth in Michigan?
State law does not require an in-person visit before telehealth. For controlled substances, the bona fide prescriber-patient relationship may rest on a medical evaluation done in person or by telehealth. Telemedicine for insurance purposes includes interactive audio or video and store-and-forward messaging.
Citation: Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 333.16284, 333.16285, 333.7303a; § 500.3476
Does Michigan require telehealth consent?
A health professional must directly or indirectly obtain consent for treatment before providing a telehealth service. Board of Medicine and Osteopathic rules require proof of that consent in the patient's medical record.
- Documented consent, any form
Citation: Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.16284; Mich. Admin. Code R 338.2407, R 338.114
What limits does Michigan put on prescribing by telehealth?
A prescriber may prescribe during a telehealth service within scope, must refer the patient for geographically accessible care when medically necessary, and must be available for follow-up or refer the patient to someone who is.
- Schedule 2 to 5 drugs require a bona fide prescriber-patient relationship, and the prescriber must provide or arrange follow-up care to monitor the drug's efficacy.
Citation: Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 333.16285, 333.7303a
Does Michigan require its own controlled-substance registration?
Prescribers need a Michigan controlled substance license in addition to DEA registration.
- Required, issued by Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing (controlled substance license)
Do private payers in Michigan have to cover telehealth?
- Private-payer telehealth coverage law
- No payment parity law
Citation: Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 500.3476, 550.1401k
How does Michigan treat the corporate practice of medicine?
Adding Michigan to your telehealth practice?
A State Expansion Pack applies Michigan's rules to your service line and lists what changes in your workflow before the first visit.