CIL services saved Michigan taxpayers over $32 million in 2010

CILs save money for the State of Michigan by providing programs to transition people from nursing homes back to community-based living, services to prevent institutionalization, employment services and supports, and services to young people with disabilities who are making the transition from school to work.

Estimated taxpayer savings from nursing facility transition services:                                      $ 12,475,988
Estimated taxpayer savings from institutional prevention services:                                        $ 14,694,038
Estimated taxpayer savings from employment services:                                                       $   2,212,143
Estimated taxpayer savings from prisoner re-entry services:                                                $      459,716
Estimated taxpayer savings from youth transition services:                                                   $  2,215,169


Total taxpayer savings:                                                                        $ 32,057,054


For every dollar invested in CILs by the State of Michigan in 2010, the return on investment was $12.94

Average taxpayer savings per person receiving relocation services:                                         $  14,869
Average taxpayer savings per person receiving employment services:                                     $        516
Average taxpayer savings per student receiving student transition services:                             $        980
Average taxpayer savings per person receiving ongoing supports:                                           $    1,837


CILs are good for Michigan’s economic development

Since one in five Michigan residents is a person with a disability, the well-being, independence, and success of people with disabilities has a major impact on our state’s economy. The services that CILs provide allow people with disabilities to live independently, work, and participate in community life. This brings in revenue for the state in the form of income tax and sales tax, and means less dependence on public services.


The funds that support CILs benefit everyone in Michigan

Michigan is revitalized when its resources are accessible to all of its residents, allowing more participation in the community. CILs work with transportation authorities, community mental health departments, intermediate school districts, and local businesses to help these entities make their services more accessible to people with disabilities. CILs make Michigan’s communities better places for people with disabilities, and make the State of Michigan a better place for everyone.