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MI HB5723

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Horn

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the board of governors' authority to appoint servicing carriers to also include direct assignment carriers for the workers' compensation placement facility.

  • Requires the board of governors to prepare a plan of operation subject to commissioner approval, with the commissioner able to revise the plan at any time.

  • Establishes creation of servicing and direct assignment carrier performance standards including sufficient personnel for safety management and claims adjustment services.

  • Creates three rating plans: Plan A for high-risk insureds with surcharges, Plan B for self-insured employers and self-insurance groups, and Plan C for all other insureds without surcharges.

  • Requires the board of governors to perform retrospective evaluation of premiums and loss experience for each rating plan, with premium returns possible if evaluation indicates overpayment.

Legislative Description

Worker's compensation; insurers; appointments by the board of governors of the workers' compensation placement facility; authorize inclusion of direct assignment carriers. Amends sec. 2312 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2312).

Insurance, insurers

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/05/2012

6/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce6/1/2012

Full Bill Text

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