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MI HB5105

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Webber

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Replaces mandatory language ("shall") with permissive language ("must" or "does") throughout the personal protection insurance benefits section of the Insurance Code.

  • Insurers are not required to provide coverage for medical use of marijuana or expenses related to marijuana use.

  • Establishes that a causal connection between accidental bodily injury and a claim exists if the injury is one of the causes of the injured person's need for the claimed expense and the connection is not de minimis.

  • Prohibits insurers from denying claims for everyday ordinary expenses if the injured person's need for those products, services, or accommodations has been affected or altered by the accidental bodily injury.

  • Requires insurers to issue written prior approval within 30 days of receiving reasonable proof that a product, service, or accommodation is reasonably necessary for care, recovery, or rehabilitation; failure to do so is deemed a claim denial and creates a presumption of unreasonableness.

Legislative Description

Insurance; no-fault; personal protection insurance; make miscellaneous changes to payment of allowable expenses. Amends sec. 3107 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3107).

Insurance: insurers

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/12/2017

10/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance10/12/2017

Full Bill Text

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