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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Rules (independent of statutory impact)
28. Estimate the actual statewide compliance costs of the rule amendments on businesses or groups.
There are no small businesses affected by the proposed rules. Those affected are individuals who are engaged in the
practice of genetic counseling.
A. Identify the businesses or groups who will be directly affected by, bear the cost of, or directly benefit from the
proposed rules.
The proposed rules directly affect licensees. Licensees bear the cost of, and directly benefit from the proposed rules.
B. What additional costs will be imposed on businesses and other groups as a result of these proposed rules (i.e.
new equipment, supplies, labor, accounting, or recordkeeping)? Please identify the types and number of businesses
and groups. Be sure to quantify how each entity will be affected.
There will be no expected added costs imposed upon licensees because of compliance with these proposed rules.
29. Estimate the actual statewide compliance costs of the proposed rules on individuals (regulated individuals or
the public). Include the costs of education, training, application fees, examination fees, license fees, new
equipment, supplies, labor, accounting, or recordkeeping.
Applicants and licensees will continue to have a cost related burden associated with licensing, renewal, or
relicensure, as well as costs related to ABGC or ABMGG certification. The cost of licensure for a Temporary –
Licensed Genetic Counselor is $125.00. The cost of renewal for a Temporary – Licensed Genetic Counselor is
$50.00. The cost of licensure for a Genetic Counselor is $237.00. The cost of renewal for a Genetic Counselor is
$162.00. The cost of relicensure for Temporary – Licensed Genetic Counselor is $145.00. The cost of relicensure
for a Genetic Counselor is $257.00.
ABGC: The examination fee for ABGC certification is $900 for first time applicants, $800 for repeat applicants.
ABMGG: The application fee for one (1) specialty is $750, $500 for re-examinees. An application for two (2)
specialties is $800. The general exam costs $1000, the specialty and subspecialty exams costs $1100.
A. How many and what category of individuals will be affected by the rules?
The rules affect all individuals who seek licensure as genetic counselors.
B. What qualitative and quantitative impact do the proposed changes in rules have on these individuals?
There are no other qualitative or quantitative impacts as it relates to the actual statewide compliance costs of the
proposed rules because the proposed rules create no expected increased or decreased costs for education, training,
experience, application fees, examination fees, or licensure fees.
30. Quantify any cost reductions to businesses, individuals, groups of individuals, or governmental units as a result
of the proposed rules.
There are no expected reductions in costs to businesses, individuals, groups of individuals, or governmental units
because of the proposed rules.
31. Estimate the primary and direct benefits and any secondary or indirect benefits of the proposed rules. Please
provide both quantitative and qualitative information, as well as your assumptions.
The proposed rules use clear and concise language and implement the statutory requirements for licensing. The clear
and concise language allows the public, licensees, and schools to better understand the requirements for licensure.
32. Explain how the proposed rules will impact business growth and job creation (or elimination) in Michigan.
There is no expected significant impact on business growth, job growth, or job elimination because of the rules.
33. Identify any individuals or businesses who will be disproportionately affected by the rules as a result of their
industrial sector, segment of the public, business size, or geographic location.
The department does not expect any disproportionate effect on any individuals or businesses because of their
industrial sector, segment of the public, business size, or geographical location.
34. Identify the sources the agency relied upon in compiling the regulatory impact statement, including the
methodology utilized in determining the existence and extent of the impact of the proposed rules and a cost-
benefit analysis of the proposed rules.
MCL 24.245(3)