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MI SB1379

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Jansen

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition on employer reimbursement for chiropractic services under workers' compensation by striking language that excluded chiropractic services defined as of January 1, 2009.

  • Maintains existing employer obligations to furnish reasonable medical, surgical, hospital services and medicines for work-related injuries as established under the Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969.

  • Preserves restrictions on reimbursement for optometric services (limited to services in the definition as of May 20, 1992) and professions licensed after January 1, 1998.

  • Keeps existing limitations on attendant or nursing care at 56 hours per week when provided by family members and maintains employee choice of physician after 28 days of medical care.

Legislative Description

Worker's compensation; employers; authority to refuse reimbursement for certain services; eliminate. Amends sec. 315 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.315).

Worker's compensation, benefits

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Insurance

11/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance11/27/2012

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