Article Publication Date:
6/12/2006
Summary:
This report analyzes the costs and benefits of the State of Michigan increasing the wages of Home Help workers. Home Help is one of several programs that provides for low-income individuals who need long-term care but do not want to move out of their homes. The report analyzes the effect of higher wages by focusing on two types of benefits and costs: public and private. The authors hypothesize that raising wages will reduce turnover and improve care, attracting more clients to the program.
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Types/Tools:
Populations:
Direct Care Workforce
Sources:
Michigan Quality Home Care Campaign, Anderson Economic Group
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States:
Keywords:
Wages and Benefits
Fiscal Impact; Private Benefits and Costs Analysis
Contact
Caroline Sallee
Anderson Economic Group
Phone:
517-333-6984
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51047