2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 400 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Act 280 of 1939 - THE SOCIAL WELFARE ACT (400.1 - 400.122)
280-1939-COUNTY-DEPARTMENT-OF-SOCIAL-SERVICES - COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (400.45...400.122)
Section 400.105a - Written information setting forth eligibility requirements for participation in program of medical assistance and describing separation of assets and income policy; updating; contents; copies.

THE SOCIAL WELFARE ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 280 of 1939

400.105a Written information setting forth eligibility requirements for participation in program of medical assistance and describing separation of assets and income policy; updating; contents; copies.

Sec. 105a.

(1) The department shall develop written information that sets forth the eligibility requirements for participation in the program of medical assistance administered under this act. The written information shall be updated not less than every 2 years.

(2) The department shall provide copies of the written information described in subsection (1) to all of the following persons, agencies, and health facilities:

(a) A person applying to the department for participation in the program of medical assistance administered under this act who is considering institutionalization for the person or person's family member in a nursing home or home for the aged.

(b) Each nursing home in the state.

(c) Each hospital in the state.

(d) Each adult foster care facility in the state.

(e) Each area agency on aging.

(f) The office of services to the aging.

(g) Local health departments.

(h) Community mental health boards.

(i) Medicaid and medicare certified home health agencies.

(j) County medical care facilities.

(k) Appropriate department of social services personnel.

(l) Any other person, agency, or health facility determined to be appropriate by the department.

History: Add. 1988, Act 438, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989
Popular Name: Act 280