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MI HB5233
Bill
Status
12/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
HB 5233 Summary
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Amends Michigan Insurance Code sections 3107b, 3405, 3475, and 3631 to restrict insurance coverage and reimbursement requirements for optometry, chiropractic, and physical therapy services.
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Exempts insurers from providing personal protection insurance coverage for optometry services unless included in the definition of optometry practice as of May 20, 1992.
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Exempts insurers from providing personal protection insurance coverage for chiropractic services unless included in the definition of chiropractic practice as of January 1, 2009.
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Exempts insurers from providing coverage for physical therapy services unless provided by licensed physical therapists or physical therapist assistants under supervision and pursuant to a prescription from a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or chiropractor.
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Takes effect only upon enactment of House Bill No. 4603 of the 96th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Insurance; health; reimbursement for physical therapy services; allow insurers to withhold unless patient has a prescription from a licensed health professional. Amends secs. 3107b, 3405, 3475 & 3631 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3107b et seq.).
Insurance, health
Last Action
Recommendation Concurred In
2/2/2012