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MI HB5500

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Robert Bezotte

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds the word "medical" throughout Section 3157 to clarify that payment caps apply specifically to medical treatment, excluding nonmedical products, services, and accommodations.

  • Defines "medical treatment" as health care services rendered by medical, mental, or behavioral health professionals, explicitly excluding transportation, vehicle modifications, food, housing, residence modifications, guardianship, case management, durable medical equipment, medications, attendant care, and similar nonmedical items.

  • Clarifies that payment caps in subsections (2) through (9) and (12) do not apply to nonmedical products, services, and accommodations listed in the new definition.

  • Updates the Medicaid definition reference from "1396w-5" to "1396w-6" to reflect current Social Security Act provisions.

  • Preserves existing Medicare-based reimbursement percentages (ranging from 190% to 250% depending on provider type and service date) while limiting their application to medical treatment only.

Legislative Description

Insurance: no-fault; treatment and services for injuries; modify. Amends sec. 3157 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3157).

Insurance: no-fault

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/28/2021

11/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance10/28/2021

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