Bill > HB5429

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $2,025,000 from the state general fund to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) specifically for the autism navigator program. The funding comes with several performance-related requirements for contractors, including obtaining professional accreditation, demonstrating cost-effectiveness, leveraging private funding, and providing detailed quarterly and annual reports. Contractors must submit reports detailing the number of clients served, service units provided by each Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) region, and their ability to meet established goals. The bill requires a comprehensive end-of-contract report within 60 days of the contract period, which will be distributed to various legislative and budgetary offices. A PIHP is defined as a regional entity responsible for managing Medicaid mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services. The appropriation is part of the state budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and is subject to the state's management and budget act, ensuring careful oversight of the allocated funds.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5429