The bill amends the Public Health Code to establish new registration and training requirements for nurse aides and medication aides in Michigan. It introduces specific biennial fees for various categories, including $40 for nurse aides, $60 for nurse aide trainers, and $300 for nurse aide training programs, with a reduced fee of $100 for programs offered by secondary education institutions or skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, it sets a competency examination fee of $175 for nurse aides and outlines late fees of $75 for late renewal applications. The bill also allows the department to increase fees annually based on the average percentage wage increase for classified civil service employees.

For medication aides, the bill stipulates that individuals must hold a registration to practice and that training programs must be permitted. The fees for medication aides are set at $160, with $200 for trainers and $500 for training programs. Similar to nurse aides, a competency examination fee of $175 is required. The bill also includes provisions for late fees and allows for annual fee adjustments based on wage increases. By August 1 each year, the department is required to provide a complete schedule of fees to relevant state officials.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.21919, 333.21920