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MI HB5534
Bill
Status
5/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Michael Shirkey
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AI Summary
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Amends the Social Welfare Act to require the Department of Human Services to ask applicants if they are veterans of the U.S. military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) or state/national guard at the time of initial application for assistance.
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Requires the Department to forward veteran status information to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs when applicants identify as veterans during initial application.
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Adds similar veteran status inquiry requirement during benefit redetermination, with information forwarded to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs if the recipient is identified as a veteran.
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Exempts redetermination inquiries if veteran information was already obtained during the initial application or a previous redetermination.
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Adds "PATH program" definition (Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. Work Partnership Program) as successor to the JET (Jobs, Education and Training) program effective January 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Human services; services or financial assistance; veteran applying for benefits; require to report to department of military and veterans affairs. Amends secs. 57 & 57b of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57 & 400.57b).
State agencies (existing), human services
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/07/2014
5/8/2014