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MI HB4544

Bill

Status

Passed

10/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Jenkins-Arno

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Social Services shall disregard ABLE savings account balances and earnings when determining financial eligibility for assistance programs under the act.

  • Excludes from eligibility calculations contributions to a designated beneficiary's ABLE savings account and distributions from such accounts for qualified disability expenses.

  • Defines "ABLE savings account," "designated beneficiary," and "qualified disability expenses" by reference to the Michigan Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program Act.

  • Effective 90 days after enactment (January 26, 2016), contingent upon passage of SB 360, HB 4542, and HB 4543.

Legislative Description

Human services; services or financial assistance; financial eligibility for certain assistance programs; prohibit state from considering amount in ABLE savings accounts. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4542'15, HB 4543'15, SB 0360'15

State agencies (existing): human services

Last Action

Assigned Pa 162'15 With Immediate Effect

10/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Health Policy6/3/2015
Financial Services5/5/2015

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