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MI HB4220
Bill
Status
2/9/2011
Primary Sponsor
Shanelle Jackson
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AI Summary
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Allows the insurance commissioner to order refunds of premiums to affected policyholders if a filing is disapproved as excessive or unfairly discriminatory under section 2109, provided the refund amount is substantial and equals or exceeds the cost of making the refund.
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Permits aggrieved persons or organizations to request a hearing before the commissioner regarding any effective insurance filing, with the commissioner required to hold a hearing within 30 days if made in good faith and the grounds justify it.
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Prohibits the insurer or rating organization that made the filing from requesting a hearing under this provision.
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Requires the commissioner to issue an order with specific reasons if a filing does not meet requirements of sections 2109 and 2111, stating when the filing becomes ineffective.
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Specifies that commissioner orders do not affect contracts or policies made before the filing becomes ineffective, except for any premium refund adjustments ordered under this section.
Legislative Description
Insurance; essential; refund of premium; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2114 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2114).
Insurance, essential
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 02/10/2011
2/10/2011