Category: Public Policy
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Action Alert from Incompass Michigan and MALA:
Contact Your Legislators to Address Direct Care Wage Funding Shortfall The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently issued a Memorandum indicating that all qualifying direct care workers (DCWs) should becompensated, prior to overtime consideration, at least $17.13 per hour beginning January 1, 2026. DCWs clearly deserve higher wages. However, the MDHHS memo places the onus of compensation at that wage level on…
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Incompass Michigan and MALA Position Statement on Behavioral Health System Design
Joint statement on behavioral health system design We recognize the need to continuously improve the current behavioral health system in our state; we must also acknowledge that our system is dependent on a strong, thriving provider network – and network adequacy and sustainability must be a priority.
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Direct Care Worker Wage Coalition Releases Updated Position Statement and Leadership Briefing
Position Statement In recent years, Michigan’s budget discussions have centered on significant funding for future economic development projects such as SOAR. However, we can’t afford such luxuries while we keep overlooking the immediate crisis facing our existing workforce. It’s crucial that lawmakers address the financial needs of our state’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs), who are…
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Support the Direct Care Workforce
Action is needed NOW. We must support Michigan’s Direct Care Workers.