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MI HB5046

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/4/2009

Primary Sponsor

Richard Hammel

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance policies, certificates, and HMO contracts delivered or renewed in Michigan to cover hearing aids, cochlear implants, and related professional services for children under 18 years old.

  • Coverage applies only to children certified by a licensed physician or licensed audiologist as having hearing loss treatable with hearing aids or cochlear implants.

  • Allows insurers to apply standard dollar limits, copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance provisions that apply to other covered services under the policy.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Insurance; health; coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants for children under 18 years old; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406s.

Insurance, health

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/05/2009

6/9/2009

Committee Referrals

Insurance6/4/2009

Full Bill Text

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