Bill > SB0266

This bill amends the Social Welfare Act to establish guidelines for personal services agreements (PSAs) in the context of medical assistance programs. The bill defines two types of personal services agreements: qualified (written) and affirmed (oral or partially written), which allow individuals or their legal representatives to enter into service agreements with household members, family, relatives, or other persons for various support services like home maintenance, cleaning, meal preparation, transportation, and assistance with daily activities. The bill specifies that payments under these agreements will not be considered "divestments" (transfers of resources for less than fair market value) if they meet certain conditions, such as being at or below the fair market rate for similar services in the local community. The department of health and human services is prohibited from automatically assuming these services are provided for free and from applying divestment penalties for agreements that meet the bill's requirements. The legislation aims to provide clarity and flexibility for individuals seeking medical assistance who need personal support services from family or other caregivers, ensuring that such arrangements do not unfairly impact their eligibility for medical assistance.

Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0266