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MI HB5046
Bill
Status
6/4/2009
Primary Sponsor
Richard Hammel
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AI Summary
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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.
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Coverage applies only to children certified by a licensed physician or licensed audiologist as having hearing loss treatable with hearing aids or cochlear implants.
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Allows insurers to apply standard dollar limits, copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance provisions that apply to other covered services under the policy.
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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