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SB 569

Health facilities: other; fees related to nurse aide and medication aide training and permit programs; modify. Amends secs. 21919 & 21920 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.21919 & 333.21920).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony

Michigan bill adjusts fees for nurse aide and medication aide training and licensure programs, affecting healthcare workforce entry costs and training accessibility.

referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 569

Legislative bill overview

SB 569 modifies Michigan's regulations governing fees associated with nurse aide and medication aide training and permitting programs. The bill amends existing sections of the Public Health Code to adjust how these credential-related fees are structured or administered. Specific fee modifications are not detailed in the available bill summary.

Why is this important

Nurse aides and medication aides are essential frontline healthcare workers in hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities. Fee structures for their training and licensing directly affect workforce entry costs, which can influence the supply of these workers and ultimately healthcare access and affordability in Michigan.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee amount changes: Whether proposed fee increases burden workers entering the field or if decreases adequately fund necessary program oversight and administration
  • Training program accessibility: Modifications could affect which organizations can provide training and whether costs create barriers for lower-income individuals seeking these positions
  • Program quality versus affordability trade-off: Stakeholders may disagree on whether fee levels appropriately balance program quality assurance with accessibility to the profession

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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