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MI HB5858

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/30/2014

Primary Sponsor

Pam Faris

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires insurers and health maintenance organizations offering health insurance policies or contracts in Michigan to offer coverage for elective abortion as an optional rider

  • Coverage for elective abortion must be available as a separate option for which purchasers pay an additional premium

  • Applies to expense-incurred hospital, medical, and surgical group or individual policies, as well as HMO group or individual contracts

  • Takes effect upon enactment for all policies, certificates, and contracts delivered, executed, issued, amended, adjusted, or renewed in Michigan or covering Michigan residents

Legislative Description

Insurance; health; abortion coverage; require insurers and health maintenance organizations to offer through optional rider. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406t.

Insurance, health

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 10/01/2014

10/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance9/30/2014

Full Bill Text

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