Protect Michigan's Direct Care Workforce

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Dear [Your Elected Official],

Michigan can’t afford the consequences of Section 1033 in HB 4706. A 20% cut to agency funding will mean lost jobs, shuttered programs, and more people forced into higher-cost institutional care. Protecting funding for agencies saves money in the long run and preserves independence for thousands of residents. Please oppose this cut.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your City & State]

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Summary

Right now, Michigan lawmakers are considering a budget proposal that would devastate direct care agencies. Section 1033 of HB 4706 reduces agency reimbursement rates by $4.56 per hour—a 20% cut—while still requiring agencies to maintain the $3.40/hour raise for workers. This impossible math will force agencies to slash services, close programs, and leave vulnerable families without support. With one click, you can tell your lawmakers: protect funding for direct care workers and the agencies that employ them.

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