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MI HB5047
Bill
Status
6/4/2009
Primary Sponsor
Richard Hammel
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AI Summary
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Requires health care corporation group and nongroup certificates to provide coverage for hearing aids, cochlear implants, and related professional services for covered 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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Coverage may be subject to dollar limits, copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions that apply generally under the certificate.
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Takes effect January 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Insurance; health care corporations; coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants for children under 18 years old; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 416e.
Disabilities, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 06/05/2009
6/9/2009