Main Content Act 85 of 2016 friendly link printer friendly bills affecting mcl index link Search within this Statute for DESIGNATED CAREGIVER ACTAct 85 of 2016AN ACT to allow for designation of a caregiver; to prescribe the duties of a designated caregiver; to enable a hospital to assist in designating a caregiver; and to prescribe the duties of state departments and agencies. History: 2016, Act 85, Eff. July 12, 2016 The People of the State of Michigan enact: DocumentTypeDescription Section 333.26281SectionShort title. Section 333.26283SectionDefinitions. Section 333.26285SectionDesignation of lay caregiver. Section 333.26287SectionNotification of patient's discharge or transfer. Section 333.26289SectionConsultation before discharge; issuance of discharge plan; live or recorded aftercare demonstration; documentation in medical record. Section 333.26291SectionAgent operating under advance directive. Section 333.26293SectionEntities in contractual relationship; liability; entities issuing health benefits plans; reimbursement obligations of insurance companies. Section 333.26295SectionDischarge or transfer to another facility; delay.