MI HB5108

Amends the Workers' Disability Compensation Act to establish that employers are not required to reimburse chiropractic services unless those services were included in the definition of chiropractic practice under Michigan Public Health Code section 16401 as of January 1, 2009.

Replaces references to "bureau of worker's compensation" with "workers' compensation agency" throughout the statute.

Maintains existing provisions requiring employers to furnish reasonable medical, surgical, hospital services and treatment for work-related injuries, including dental services, crutches, artificial limbs, eyeglasses, and hearing apparatus.

Preserves limits on attendant or nursing care provided by family members to a maximum of 56 hours per week and maintains employees' right to select their own physician after 10 days of treatment.

Retains provisions for utilization review by carriers to evaluate appropriateness of health care services and establishes penalties of up to $1,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment for health providers submitting false or misleading records.