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MI SB0614
Bill
Status
12/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Dave Hildenbrand
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health professionals (licensees/registrants) from seeking or accepting reimbursement from qualified health plans, insurance policies, HMOs, or health care corporations for services directly related to elective abortion, except through optional riders under specific insurance code sections.
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Prohibits health facilities and agencies from seeking or accepting reimbursement from the same sources for elective abortion services, except through optional riders under specific insurance code sections.
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for licensees, registrants, health facilities, or agencies that violate these prohibitions, enforceable through department investigation and attorney general action.
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Clarifies that the restrictions do not affect routine obstetric care, diagnostic testing, or other non-abortion procedures, and do not restrict discussion of abortion services with pregnant patients.
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Takes effect January 1, 2014, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bills 612 and 613 (tie-bar provision).
Legislative Description
Health; abortion; health professional or facility seeking reimbursement from qualified health plan for elective abortion; prohibit unless coverage is by optional rider. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 16240 & 20195. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0612'11, SB 0613'11
Insurance, health
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Insurance
12/6/2012