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MI HB4135

Bill

Status

Passed

12/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Edward Canfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers and health maintenance organizations from requiring physicians in family practice, internal medicine, or pediatrics to hold national or regional certifications as a condition for claim payment or reimbursement, unless the certification is specifically required for licensure under Michigan's public health code.

  • Applies to health insurance policies issued under chapter 34 and health maintenance organization contracts under chapter 35 that are delivered, issued, or renewed in Michigan.

  • Takes effect immediately upon approval, with the governor's signature on December 24, 2018.

Legislative Description

Insurance; health benefits; insurer or health maintenance organization requiring physicians to hold certain certifications before paying or reimbursing claims; prohibit unless specifically required for licensure. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2212d.

State agencies (existing): insurance and financial services

Last Action

Presented To The Governor 12/21/2018 @ 3:02 Pm

12/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Health Policy1/31/2017

Full Bill Text

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