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MI HB4432

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Karen Whitsett

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Defines "PACE eligible client market size" as noninstitutionalized individuals over 65 with disabilities and income under $25,000 based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

  • Allows new PACE organizations to establish programs in geographic areas already served by existing PACE organizations if unmet need exists (when less than 20% of eligible clients in the area are being served).

  • Requires new PACE entities to submit documentation proving relevant experience, financial resources, service necessity, and that the proposed program will not harm existing PACE program viability.

  • Establishes that a service area must contain at least 5,000 potential PACE eligible clients before a competing PACE program can be approved.

  • Requires the medical services administration to approve or deny a proposed PACE program within 90 days of receiving required documentation.

Legislative Description

Human services: medical services; eligibility criteria for a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) in certain geographic areas; modify. Amends sec. 22 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.22).

Human services: medical services

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/04/2021

3/9/2021

Committee Referrals

Health Policy3/4/2021

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