Michigan § 395.361 - Definitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 395.361 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 395.361. Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "Department" means the department of health and human services.
(b) "Doula" means an individual who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help the mother achieve a healthy and satisfying childbirth experience.
(c) "Doula training" means the training an individual completes to become a doula and that is approved by the Michigan doula advisory council in the department.
(d) "Eligible costs" means the costs of doula training, including, but not limited to, cost of books, workshop fees, examination fees, and membership fees.
(e) "Financial hardship" means insufficient financial resources to complete doula training without financial assistance.
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Section 395.361 ("Definitions.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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