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MI HB4156
Bill
Status
1/28/2020
Primary Sponsor
Henry Vaupel
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AI Summary
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Adds exception to state employee retirement forfeiture rule allowing retirant psychiatrists to be hired by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide mental health services at psychiatric hospitals without losing retirement benefits.
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Allows retirant mental health professionals (non-psychiatrists) to provide mental health services at psychiatric hospitals until September 30, 2023, under the same exception, provided they retired before October 1, 2015.
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Requires both psychiatrist and mental health professional exceptions to meet conditions including departmental determination of specialized expertise, cost-effectiveness, and bona fide prior termination of employment.
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Mandates reporting requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services within 30 days of employment/termination, including retirant name, position, hourly wage, and annual hours of service.
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Requires annual summary reports to legislative appropriations subcommittees, state budget office, and fiscal agencies by March 1 each year.
Legislative Description
Retirement: state employees; retired psychiatric health care workers to provide services at facilities operated by the department of health and human services; allow under certain circumstances without forfeiting retirement benefits. Amends sec. 68c of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.68c).
Mental health: facilities
Last Action
Assigned Pa 18'20 With Immediate Effect
1/28/2020