Michigan Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Practice Exam

Who established the UIA contribution rates?

1. Federal Government

2. MES

3. State Legislature

4. Department of Labor

The correct answer is: MES

The correct response identifies MES, which stands for the Michigan Employment Security Agency, as the entity responsible for establishing the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) contribution rates. The UIA administers unemployment benefits in the state, and the rates are determined based on various factors, including the state's economic conditions and employment rates. MES plays a crucial role in analyzing these factors and making recommendations that influence the rates effectively. Other entities, such as the Federal Government and the State Legislature, have roles in unemployment insurance programs generally, but the day-to-day administration and assessment of contribution rates specifically fall under the purview of MES in Michigan. The Department of Labor is also involved more at a national level, providing guidelines and oversight, but does not set state-specific contribution rates directly.