Sec. 157.

(1) Subject to section 114a, the department shall promulgate rules to implement sections 156 to 161. The rules shall include an adoption by reference of the standards and criteria used by the department of education in the identification of eligible minors. The department shall also consult with the department of education on the implementation and coordination of the family support subsidy program.

(2) The department shall create application forms and shall make the forms available to community mental health services programs for determining the eligibility of applicants. The forms shall require at least the following information, which constitutes the eligibility criteria for receipt of a family subsidy:

(a) A statement that the family resides in this state.

(b) Verification that the eligible minor meets the definition in section 100a.

(c) A statement that the eligible minor resides, or is expected to reside, with his or her parent or legal guardian or, on a temporary basis, with another relative.

(d) A statement that the family is not receiving a medical subsidy for the eligible minor under section 115h of the social welfare act, Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 1939, being section 400.115h of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(e) Verification that the taxable income for the family for the year immediately preceding the date of application did not exceed $60,000.00, unless it can be verified that the taxable income for the family for the year in which the application is made will be less than $60,000.00.

History: Add. 1983, Act 249, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1983 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Compiler's Notes: Section 2 of Act 249 of 1983 provides: “This amendatory act shall take effect January 1, 1984, for the purpose of promulgating rules pursuant to section 157, and July 1, 1984, for the purpose of accepting written application.”Admin Rule: R 330.1001 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.