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MI HB4432
Bill
Status
3/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Karen Whitsett
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AI Summary
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Establishes that a service area must contain at least 5,000 potential PACE eligible clients before a competing PACE program can be approved.
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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