REQUIRE STATE UNEMPLOYMENT AGENCY:

TO INCLUDE MI CHILD HEALTH INFO

House Bill 5377

Sponsor:  Rep. Fred Miller

Committee:  Families and Children's Services

Complete to 12-3-07

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5377 AS INTRODUCED 10-26-07

The bill would amend the Michigan Employment Security Act to require the state's unemployment agency to include information concerning eligibility for the state's programs for child health insurance for persons with limited income when sending the initial notification of claim determinations to claimants.  The Department of Community Health would be required to assist the department in selecting the appropriate child health insurance eligibility information for inclusion. 

MCL 421.32

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no significant fiscal impact on the State of Michigan or its local units of government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Richard Child

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.