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MI HB4597
Bill
Status
3/17/2009
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Green
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AI Summary
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Requires insurers delivering or renewing expense-incurred hospital, medical, or surgical policies on or after January 1, 2010 to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment coverage with equal terms to outpatient medical services.
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Prohibits cost-sharing requirements and benefit limitations for outpatient mental health and outpatient substance abuse services from placing greater financial burden on the insured or enrollee compared to outpatient medical services.
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Applies to health maintenance organizations issuing or renewing group or individual contracts on or after January 1, 2010.
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Amends the Insurance Code of 1956 by adding section 3406s.
Legislative Description
Insurance; health; coverage for outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment; provide that coverage cannot be more restrictive than coverage for outpatient medical treatment. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406s.
Insurance, health
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
11/10/2010