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MI Comp L § 400.577 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 39 of 1976 - Activities or Services for Older Persons (400.571 - 400.577)|Section 400.577 - Repeal of MCL 46.261.

400.577 Repeal of MCL 46.261. Sec. 7.  Act No. 9 of the Public Acts of 1972, being section 46.261 of the Compiled Laws of 1970, is repealed. History: 1976, Act 39, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1976
MI Comp L § 400.581 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.581 - Short Title.

400.581 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "older Michiganians act". History: 1981, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1981 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of management and budget to the department of community health, see E.R.O. No. 1997-5, compiled at MCL 400.224 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
MI Comp L § 400.582 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.582 - Definitions.

400.582 Definitions. Sec. 2.  As used in this act:  (a) "Area agency on aging" means an agency designated by the commission under section 4(i).  (b) "Chief elected official administrative officer" means any of the following:  (i) The president of a village.  (ii) The mayor of a city.  (iii) The supervisor of a township.  (iv) The elected county executive or appointed county manager of a county; or if the county has not adopted an optional unified form of county government, the chairperson of the county board of commissioners of the county.  (c) "Commission" means the commission on services to the aging established under section 3.  (d) "Director" means the director of the office of services to the aging.  (e) "Long-term care facility" means 1 or more of the following:  (i) A home for the aged as defined in section 20106(3) of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.20106 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (ii) An adult foster care facility as defined in section 3(4) of the adult foster care facility licensing act, Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1979, being section 400.703 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (iii) A nursing home as defined in section 20109(1) of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.20109 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (iv) A county medical care facility as defined in section 20104(4) of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.20104 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (v) A hospital long-term care unit as defined in section 20106(6) of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978.  (f) "Office" means the office of services to the aging created by section 5.  (g) "Older person" means a state resident who is 60 years of age or older, and the spouse of the older person, regardless of age. History: 1981, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1981 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 35, Imd. Eff. May 27, 1987 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
MI Comp L § 400.583 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.583 - Commission on Services to the Aging; Establishment; Appointment, Qualifications, and Term of Members; Vacancies; Members of Commission Created by Former Act; Compensation and Expenses; Chairperson.

400.583 Commission on services to the aging; establishment; appointment, qualifications, and term of members; vacancies; members of commission created by former act; compensation and expenses; chairperson. Sec. 3.  (1) A commission on services to the aging is established within the executive office of the governor. The commission shall consist of 15 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. Commission membership shall reflect the broad geographical balance as well as the distribution of older persons in the state. Members of the commission shall serve the broad interests of the state's aging and older persons. A majority of the members shall be 60 years of age or older, and no more than 8 members shall be from the same political party. The term of each member shall be 3 years. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the governor in a similar manner as members are appointed under this subsection, for the remainder of the unexpired term.  (2) Members of the commission created by former Act No. 146 of the Public Acts of 1975 shall continue to serve until the expiration of their terms.  (3) A member of the commission shall be entitled to receive per diem compensation and reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses while acting as an official representative of the commission as defined by commission policies and rules. The per diem compensation of the commission and the schedule for reimbursement of expenses shall be established annually by the legislature.  (4) The governor shall designate a person from among the members to serve as chairperson of the commission. The chairperson shall serve in that position at the pleasure of the governor. History: 1981, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1981 Compiler's Notes: Act 146 of 1975, referred to in this section, was repealed by Act 180 of 1980.For transfer of powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the executive office of the governor to the department of community health, see E.R.O. No. 1997-5, compiled at MCL 400.224 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
MI Comp L § 400.585 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.585 - Office of Services to the Aging; Creation; Exercise of Powers and Functions; Appointment of Director; Exemption; Compensation; Director as Special Assistant to Governor and Liaison to Commission.

400.585 Office of services to the aging; creation; exercise of powers and functions; appointment of director; exemption; compensation; director as special assistant to governor and liaison to commission. Sec. 5.  The office of services to the aging is created within the department of management and budget. The office shall exercise its powers and functions, including the functions of budgeting and procurement and management-related functions, as an autonomous entity, independent of the director of the department of management and budget. The governor shall appoint a director of the office by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The director shall be exempt from the state classified civil service. The director shall receive compensation as provided by the legislature. The director shall serve as a special assistant to the governor on the problems of aging and older persons. The director or a designee of the director shall serve as office liaison to the commission. History: 1981, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1981 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties of director of office of services to the aging to the executive director of the aging and adult services agency, and abolishment of the position of director of office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
MI Comp L § 400.586a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.586a - Older Persons' Shared Housing Program; Establishment; Duties of Office; Applicability of Section.

 ***** 400.586a THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY AFTER MARCH 29, 1988: See (3) of 400.586a ***** 400.586a Older persons' shared housing program; establishment; duties of office; applicability of section. Sec. 6a.  (1) There is established an older persons' shared housing program to be administered by the office. The office may contract with private or public nonprofit agencies or local governmental agencies to establish shared housing for the older persons in local areas.  (2) In administering the older persons' shared housing program, the office shall do all of the following:  (a) Develop proposed model living arrangements in which 2 or more older persons share housing and the expenses of maintaining the housing.  (b) Develop 1 or more model shared housing agreements fixing the rights and responsibilities of older persons who share housing.  (c) Communicate with landlords and housing rental businesses to encourage shared rental housing for older persons.  (d) Locate older persons who could benefit from living in shared housing arrangements, and identify areas in the state that have the greatest need for shared housing for older persons.  (e) Match older persons with homeowners, renters, or landlords and with other older persons to create shared housing arrangements.  (f) Identify impediments to the development of shared housing for older persons, including impediments resulting from zoning laws and ordinances; building, housing, and fire safety laws and ordinances; and rules, policies, and practices of state and local agencies.  (3) This section shall not apply after 3 years from its effective date. History: Add. 1984, Act 357, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
MI Comp L § 400.586b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.586b - Report; Applicability of Section.

 ***** 400.586b THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY AFTER MARCH 29, 1987: See (2) of 400.586b ***** 400.586b Report; applicability of section. Sec. 6b.  (1) Within 2 years after the effective date of this section, the office shall report to the house and senate committees having jurisdiction over legislation relating to older persons. The report shall include all of the following:  (a) A summary of the proposed model living arrangements described in section 6a.  (b) The model shared housing agreements described in section 6a.   (c) An estimate of the number of older persons in the state, by county or other region, who would benefit from continuation of the older persons' shared housing program.  (d) A description of the shared housing arrangements and the number of older persons placed in those shared housing arrangements since the effective date of this section.  (e) A summary of the impediments to the development of shared housing for older persons identified pursuant to section 6a.  (2) This section shall not apply after 2 years from its effective date. History: Add. 1984, Act 357, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
MI Comp L § 400.586c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.586c - Volunteer Service Credit Program.

400.586c Volunteer service credit program. Sec. 6c.  (1) The office may establish a program in 1 or more counties under which an older person, or a person of any age who is a member of an organization that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, 26 U.S.C. 501, may volunteer his or her time and services to an in-home service or volunteer agency that serves older persons and is approved by the office, and receive credit for providing volunteer respite services and other volunteer services. A volunteer shall not be credited with more than 10 hours of volunteer services for any week.  (2) A person who has earned volunteer service credit or a person who has had volunteer service credit designated to him or her and who needs to receive volunteer services, or whose spouse needs volunteer services, shall notify the office. If the office determines that the person needs volunteer services and is 60 years of age or older, or the person's spouse needs volunteer services and otherwise qualifies under this act, the office shall assist in arranging for the person or the person's spouse to receive those services from an in-home service or volunteer agency in the person's locality that participates in the service credit program. The receipt of volunteer services by a person who has earned volunteer service credit or who has had volunteer service credit designated to him or her shall not be based on financial need, but shall be based on the person's living situation and medical condition.  (3) In order to ensure the integrity of the service credit program, the office shall, to the extent possible, recruit and train a sufficient number of volunteers to assure their availability, on an emergency basis, to meet the needs of persons who have earned volunteer service credits under subsection (1) and who need to receive volunteer services. However, volunteer service credits have no cash value, and the state has no obligation to pay or reimburse any person for the value of his or her volunteer service credits under any circumstances. History: Add. 1986, Act 247, Eff. Dec. 9, 1986 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 235, Eff. Oct. 7, 1988 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
MI Comp L § 400.586d-400.586f (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.586d-400.586f - Repealed. 1988, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 1, 1990.

400.586d-400.586f Repealed. 1988, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 1, 1990. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to computer-based volunteer skills bank, program sites, and grants to establish demonstration service credit programs.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
MI Comp L § 400.586h (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.586h - Local or Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs; Requirements.

400.586h Local or regional long-term care ombudsman programs; requirements. Sec. 6h.  The local or regional long-term care ombudsman programs established pursuant to section 6(2)(aa) shall do all of the following:  (a) Accept, investigate, verify, and work to resolve complaints, whether reported to or initiated by an ombudsman, relating to any action which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of a resident of a long-term care facility.  (b) Provide information about long-term care facilities, the rights of residents, sources of payment for care, and guidelines in selecting a long-term facility or other service to residents and the public.  (c) Make referrals to appropriate government and private agencies.  (d) Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to assist ombudsmen in providing services.  (e) Educate residents and the public about abuse of long-term care residents and coordinate with licensing and enforcement agencies to assure appropriate investigation of abuse complaints and corrective actions.  (f) Assist in the development and work of resident councils when invited by residents or the long-term care facility. As used in this subdivision, "resident council" means a forum in which residents of long-term care facilities exercise their rights and communicate their views on the operations of a long-term care facility, the quality of care and life provided, and any other issue of interest to the council.  (g) Assist the state long-term care ombudsman in identifying needed regulatory changes in long-term care. History: Add. 1987, Act 35, Imd. Eff. May 27, 1987 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
MI Comp L § 400.586i (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 400 - Social Services|Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)|Section 400.586i - State, Local, or Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Trained Volunteers; Access to Long-Term Care Facility; Purpose; Time; “Access” Defined.

400.586i State, local, or regional long-term care ombudsman and trained volunteers; access to long-term care facility; purpose; time; “access” defined. Sec. 6i.  The state long-term care ombudsman, the local or regional long-term care ombudsmen, and their trained volunteers shall be granted access to any long-term care facility for the purpose of carrying out section 6h of this act. For the state long-term care ombudsman and the local or regional long-term care ombudsmen, access shall be allowed each day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For ombudsman trained volunteers, access shall be allowed to nursing homes during regular visiting hours each day as required by section 20201(3)(b) of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.20201 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. For ombudsman trained volunteers, access shall be allowed to homes for the aged, hospital long-term care units, and adult foster care homes each day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. As used in this section, "access" means the right to do all of the following:  (a) Enter any facility and identify himself or herself.  (b) Seek consent from a resident to communicate privately and without restriction with that resident.  (c) Communicate privately and without restrictions with any resident who consents to communication.  (d) Observe all resident areas of the facility except the living area of any resident who protests the observation. History: Add. 1987, Act 35, Imd. Eff. May 27, 1987 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180