September 13, 2012, Introduced by Reps. Agema, MacGregor, Lyons, Hooker, Yonker, Dillon, Roy Schmidt, Graves, Huuki and Tyler and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled
"The social welfare act,"
(MCL 400.1 to 400.10e) by adding section 109k.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 109k. In order to develop a standardized payment program
for the care of individuals with developmental disabilities, the
department of community health shall adopt and implement a state-
wide standardized assessment tool to evaluate practical support
requirements of individuals with developmental disabilities, such
as the supports intensity scale (SIS) or a similar assessment tool
as determined by the department of community health through
research and verification.