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MI HB4522
Bill
Status
4/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kate Segal
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AI Summary
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Requires insurers and health maintenance organizations in Michigan to cover first assistant at surgery services rendered by registered professional nurses acting as registered nurse first assistants within their scope of license or certification.
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Mandates that payments for registered nurse first assistant services be made on an equitable basis when coverage is provided for first assistant services by other licensed health professionals.
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Allows registered nurse first assistants to be subject to the same credentialing and contracting requirements as other licensed health professionals providing first assistant services.
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Applies to policies, certificates, and contracts delivered or renewed in Michigan beginning 180 days after enactment, including those covering Michigan residents issued outside the state.
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Contingent on enactment of House Bill 4520 and House Bill 4521 in the 97th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Insurance; health; coverage for first assistant surgical services; require payment for services provided by registered nurse first assistant if other nonphysicians are paid under the benefit plan. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406t. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4520'13, HB 4521'13
Insurance, health
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 04/10/2013
4/10/2013