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MI HB5106
Bill
Status
10/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Brett Roberts
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AI Summary
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Amends personal protection insurance coverage under Michigan's Insurance Code to modify language regarding allowable expenses, work loss benefits, and related provisions.
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Establishes that a claim for everyday ordinary expenses cannot be denied solely because the injured person would have incurred similar costs without the injury, if the injury has affected or altered the person's need for those products, services, or accommodations.
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Requires insurers to issue written prior approval within 30 days when an injured person submits 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 creating a presumption of unreasonableness.
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Protects claimants' rights to personal protection insurance benefits even if the insurance policy is voided due to fraudulent procurement by others or if the claimant's own submission contains fraud—fraud does not void the policy or disqualify future benefits.
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Makes technical changes to statutory language, including replacing "shall" with "must" or "is" and "in lieu of" with "instead of" for clarity.
Legislative Description
Insurance; no-fault; personal protection insurance; make miscellaneous changes to payment of allowable expenses, and revise effect of fraud on certain claims for benefits. Amends sec. 3107 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3107) & adds secs. 3113a & 3113b.
Insurance: no-fault
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/12/2017
10/17/2017