Michigan Compiled Laws
368-1978-5-55 - Part 55 (333.5501...333.5539)
Section 333.5511 - Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorder; State Plan for Network of Regional, Multidisciplinary Diagnostic and Assessment Centers; Submission to Governor and Legislature.

Sec. 5511.
(1) The department shall develop, in consultation with the department of social services, the department of mental health, the office of services to the aging, and the office of health and medical affairs, a state plan for a network of regional, multidisciplinary diagnostic and assessment centers for individuals diagnosed or identified as having Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. In developing the state plan, consideration shall be given to all of the following:
(a) A center shall be located so as to minimize transportation problems for patients and their families.
(b) A center shall be operated in conjunction with existing related services and programs.
(c) A center shall have the capacity to be reimbursed for the diagnostic and assessment process by third-party payers, including, but not limited to, medicare and the state medical assistance program.
(d) Payment for services provided to individuals without sufficient health insurance coverage who have a limited income, but who are not eligible for the state medical assistance program.
(2) The state plan shall be completed and submitted to the governor and the legislature within 1 year after the effective date of this section.
History: Add. 1988, Act 443, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988 Popular Name: Act 368

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