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MI HB4520
Bill
Status
4/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kate Segal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits third party administrators from entering into service contracts for benefit plans covering first assistant at surgery services provided by non-physician licensed health professionals unless the plan also covers services provided by registered nurse first assistants.
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Requires payments to registered professional nurses acting as registered nurse first assistants to be made on an equitable basis with other licensed health professionals providing first assistant at surgery services.
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Allows credentialing and contracting requirements for registered nurse first assistants to be the same as those applied to other licensed health professionals providing first assistant at surgery services.
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Applies to service contracts entered into after the effective date and to existing contracts upon their next extension, renewal, or modification.
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Contingent on enactment of House Bill 4521 and House Bill 4522 during the 97th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Insurance; third party administrators; entering into contract for administering a benefit plan that provides coverage for first assistant surgical services provided by a nonphysician; prohibit unless plan also pays for services provided by a registered nurse first assistant. Amends 1984 PA 218 (MCL 550.901 - 550.960) by adding sec. 33. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4521'13, HB 4522'13
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Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 04/10/2013
4/10/2013