Human services: services or financial assistance; Rx Kids program; establish. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 104.
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Overview
This bill establishes the Rx Kids program, a new initiative within the Michigan Department of Human Services. The program aims to improve economic stability for families with very young children by providing conditional cash allowances to expectant mothers and monthly payments to households with children under one year old. The program will be administered in collaboration with several universities and a non-profit organization, and requires a two-year commitment of matching funds from a local unit of government.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Rx Kids program to support families with young children.
- Provides conditional cash allowances to expectant mothers.
- Offers monthly payments to households with children under one year old.
- Income eligibility is determined by the department, with an exception for those receiving medical assistance.
- Allows for contracting with third-party organizations to administer the program.
- Requires a two-year commitment of matching funds from a local unit of government.
- Caps the administrative cost of the program at 5% of total costs.
- Defines key terms, including ‘Rx Kids program service area’.
Who is affected
- Expectant mothers
- Households with young children (under 1 year old)
- Local units of government (counties, townships, cities, villages)
- Michigan State University
- University of Michigan
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