MI HB5165

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services and community mental health services programs to determine ability to pay for adult inpatient psychiatric services of less than 61 days, nonresidential services, and services to minors based on the federal sliding fee discount program under 42 USC 254g.

Establishes that sliding fee discount program eligibility must be determined solely on family size and income using the most current federal poverty guidelines published annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Voids any administrative rules promulgated under this section before the effective date of this act and requires the Department to rescind them immediately.

Authorizes the Department to promulgate new administrative rules or establish policy, contract requirements, or guidance to implement the revised provisions.

Effective immediately upon passage; approved by the Governor on June 6, 2022.