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MI HB5061

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Schroeder

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

HB 5061 Summary

  • Appropriates $400,000 in state general fund money for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 for senior community services.

  • Directs the $400,000 to the Alzheimer's Association-Michigan chapter for a dementia care and support program in 10 counties: Allegan, Kent, Lenawee, Macomb, Midland, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, St. Joseph, and Wayne.

  • Program services shall include a 24/7 helpline, continued care consultation, referrals to support groups and community-based services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia and their families.

  • Allows up to $15,000 of the appropriation for program evaluation by the Alzheimer's Association-Michigan chapter.

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report by March 1 on program status, employees funded, persons served, and analysis of whether in-home services delay residential long-term care needs.

Legislative Description

Appropriations; supplemental; dementia care and support program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Appropriations: supplemental

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/10/2019

10/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations10/8/2019

Full Bill Text

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