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MI HB5348
Bill
Status
4/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Leonard
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AI Summary
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Insurance policies providing hospital care must continue dependent coverage for unmarried children with developmental or physical disabilities who are incapable of self-support, regardless of specified age limits for termination.
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Dependent children with disabilities must remain covered if they are dependent on the policyholder for support and maintenance.
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Policyholders must submit satisfactory proof of the dependent child's incapacity to the insurance carrier no later than 31 days after the dependent reaches the age limit specified in the policy.
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Applies to all contracts and insurance policies delivered on or after July 12, 1966 in Michigan that provide for hospital care or reimbursement.
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Effective immediately upon the Governor's approval on March 28, 2014.
Legislative Description
Mental health; developmental disability; reference to mentally retarded and mental retardation; change to developmental disability. Amends sec. 2264 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2264).
Insurance, health
Last Action
Assigned Pa 67'14 With Immediate Effect
4/17/2014