Disabilities: other; designation of a survivor beneficiary for ABLE accounts and exemption from Medicaid estate recovery program; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 7, 8 & 17 of 2015 PA 160 (MCL 206.982 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5922'26

This bill amends Michigan's ABLE program to allow individuals with disabilities to designate a specific survivor beneficiary for their savings accounts. It also exempts these accounts from Medicaid estate recovery, ensuring that funds remain protected for the individual's qualified disability expenses even after their death. The legislation clarifies the roles of account owners and designated representatives, permitting changes to beneficiaries within the family unit without requiring court approval. By updating the state's ABLE program rules, the bill aims to provide greater flexibility and financial security for people with disabilities and their families.