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MI HB5694

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

HB 5694 Summary

  • Reorganizes section 2025 of the Insurance Code of 1956 by converting numbered subsections to lettered subsections and clarifying that certain practices are not considered discrimination or rebates under sections 2017-2024

  • Permits life and property and casualty insurers to offer free or discounted value-added products or services related to insurance coverage, such as loss mitigation, claims assistance, health enhancement, financial wellness education, or risk assessment services

  • Requires value-added products or services to be designed to accomplish specified objectives including loss mitigation, claim cost reduction, risk education, risk monitoring, health or financial wellness enhancement, post-loss services, behavioral incentives, or benefit administration assistance

  • Mandates that the cost of offered value-added products or services be reasonable relative to the customer's policy premiums or coverage class, and requires insurers or producers to provide contact information for customer support

  • Authorizes the director to adopt administrative rules to implement the section and protect consumers, including standards for data protection, privacy, disclosure, and prevention of unfair discrimination

Legislative Description

Insurance: unfair trade practices; unfair trade practices in the insurance industry; revise. Amends sec. 2025 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2025) & repeals secs. 2024a & 2024b of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2024a & 500.2024b).

Insurance: unfair trade practices

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection

6/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection6/26/2024
Insurance And Financial Services4/30/2024

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