Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Michigan means applying through the Michigan Board of Medicine, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Michigan licensing and credentialing for you.
Official MI boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Michigan Board of Medicine websiteHow to get licensed in Michigan
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Michigan Board of Medicine, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Michigan issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Michigan Board of Medicine
The MI board sets Michigan's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$180
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Michigan Board of Medicine. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Michigan PA license
Once you're licensed, the Michigan Board of Medicine requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- Deadline
- Renew by the expiration date on the license (3-year license); renewal opens in MiPLUS 90 days before expiration, with a 60-day grace period after expiration
- Renewal fee
- $181.80 (late fee: $20 additional if renewed during the 60-day grace period; after that, relicensure is required)
- Continuing education (CE)
- No general CE hours required for renewal; training attestations required (implicit bias each cycle, one-time human trafficking, opioid awareness for prescribers)
- Implicit bias training: 1 hour for each year of the license cycle (3 hours per 3-year cycle), every renewal
- One-time human trafficking identification training (Rule 338.6103) before renewal
- Opioids and controlled substances awareness training (Rule 338.3135) for anyone licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances
- How to renew
- Online through MiPLUS (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover)Open the renewal portal
- NoteRenewal notices go to mail and email about 90 days before expiration; non-receipt does not excuse late renewal
- NoteMichigan controlled substance license renews separately ($248.10) through MiPLUS, alongside DEA registration
- NoteRenewal includes good moral character, disciplinary and professional-corporation questions plus a renewal attestation
- NoteLicenses lapsed more than 3 years need proof of licensure elsewhere or a passing NCCPA exam within 10 years for relicensure
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Michigan Board of Medicine. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesLARA - Physician Assistant Licensing Guide and FAQs (renewal checklist, fees, grace period)
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Michigan
A Michigan license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Michigan license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Michigan license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Michigan. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Michigan Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Michigan licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Michigan license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Michigan Board of Medicine. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Michigan application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Michigan physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Michigan?
Most Michigan physician assistant applications take about 45 days once the Michigan Board of Medicine has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses physician assistants in Michigan?
Physician assistants in Michigan are licensed by the Michigan Board of Medicine, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Michigan physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Michigan physician assistant application fee is around $180. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Michigan Board of Medicine before you apply.
How do I renew my Michigan PA license?
In Michigan, renewals are filed with the Michigan Board of Medicine. How to renew: Online through MiPLUS (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover). Renewal cycle: Every 3 years. Deadline: Renew by the expiration date on the license (3-year license); renewal opens in MiPLUS 90 days before expiration, with a 60-day grace period after expiration. Renewal fee: $181.80 (late fee: $20 additional if renewed during the 60-day grace period; after that, relicensure is required). Continuing education: No general CE hours required for renewal; training attestations required (implicit bias each cycle, one-time human trafficking, opioid awareness for prescribers). Required topics include Implicit bias training: 1 hour for each year of the license cycle (3 hours per 3-year cycle), every renewal; One-time human trafficking identification training (Rule 338.6103) before renewal; Opioids and controlled substances awareness training (Rule 338.3135) for anyone licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances. This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How do I look up or verify a Michigan physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Michigan Board of Medicine's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Michigan?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Michigan that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Michigan Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Michigan license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Michigan — including by telehealth — you typically need a Michigan license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Michigan physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Michigan license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Michigan application and payer enrollment end to end.