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MI SB0888
Bill
AI Summary
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Removes the restriction that previously allowed employers to refuse reimbursement for chiropractic services unless they were included in the definition of chiropractic practice under MCL 333.16401 as of January 1, 2009.
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Maintains existing employer obligations to furnish reasonable medical, surgical, hospital, and related services to injured workers, while eliminating the specific carve-out for chiropractic services.
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Preserves employer requirements to provide dental services, prosthetics, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and other necessary appliances to cure or relieve effects of work-related injuries.
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Keeps in place rules requiring health facilities and providers to comply with workers' compensation agency schedules of maximum charges and utilization review standards.
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Becomes effective 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Worker's compensation; employers; authority to refuse reimbursement for certain chiropractic services; eliminate. Amends sec. 315 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.315).
Worker's compensation: employers
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Insurance
4/14/2016