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AARP Michigan and the older Michiganders the organization represents had a great year in the State Legislature.
By Melissa Preddy
Legislation allowing state-regulated nurses with advanced degrees -- known as advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) -- to prescribe drugs and make house calls passed the Senate and moved to the Governor.
Telehealth gained a foothold in Michigan during the lame duck session of the Legislature.
From MLive
The Michigan House is considering bills on Tuesday that would erode retirees’ benefits. Please contact your State Representative to urge a NO vote!
Lawmakers recently approved an increase of 15 percent, or $2.5 million, in state dollars for non-Medicaid in-home senior services through September 2017. AARP Michigan pressed for the additional funding.
From Gongwer
Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO, AARP
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