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MI SB0564

Bill

Status

Passed

12/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Michigan freedom to work for individuals with disabilities law" program providing medical assistance to employed individuals with disabilities who earn income exceeding typical limits.

  • Restricts eligibility to individuals ages 16-64 who are disabled under federal SSI or SSDI programs, employed on a regular basis, and have countable income not exceeding 250% of federal poverty guidelines.

  • Allows program participants to accumulate up to $75,000 in personal savings and unlimited retirement/IRA accounts without losing medical assistance eligibility.

  • Permits temporary employment breaks up to 24 months for involuntary layoffs, medical necessity, or employment-related relocation.

  • Establishes sliding-scale monthly premiums based on gross income: no premium below 138% of federal poverty guidelines, 7.5% monthly for income between 138% and $75,000 annually, and 100% of average program cost for income exceeding $75,000 annually.

Legislative Description

Human services; medical services; premiums for medicaid "freedom to work" program; modify. Amends sec. 106a of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.106a).

State agencies (existing), community health

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0356'12

12/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/13/2011

Full Bill Text

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