MEDICAID PROVIDER MANUALS H.B. 5931:
FLOOR SUMMARY
House Bill 5931 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Matt Lori
House Committee: Appropriations
Senate Committee: Appropriations
CONTENT
The Social Welfare Act requires the Department of Community Health (DCH) to mail a change to the Medicaid provider manual at least 30 days before the effective date of the change. House Bill 5931 would amend the Act to allow the Department of Community Health to fulfill this obligation via e-mail.
MCL 400.111a
FISCAL IMPACT
The DCH indicates that enactment of this bill would allow the Department to update manuals without using the United States Postal Service, and would reduce mailing costs by $300,000 Gross and $150,000 GF/GP.
Date Completed: 12-10-12 Fiscal Analyst: Steve Angelotti
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.