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MI SB1088

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rosemary Bayer

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Replaces flat 12% annual interest rate with tiered interest rates for overdue insurance claims: 1.5% per month for first 30 days late, 2% per month for 31-90 days late, and 4% per month for more than 90 days late.

  • Reduces health plan claim payment deadline from 45 days to 30 days for "clean claims" from health professionals, facilities, and providers, with interest accruing if not paid timely.

  • Requires insurers to report annually on their websites starting January 1, 2026, including number of timely-paid claims, number of untimely-paid claims, and total interest paid for late payments.

  • Changes language throughout from "within" to "not later than" for claim payment deadlines in both general insurance claims and personal protection insurance claims.

  • Applies new tiered interest rate structure to personal protection insurance benefits under MCL 500.3142, replacing the previous 12% annual rate.

Legislative Description

Insurance: other; penalties for late payment of claims; increase. Amends secs. 2006 & 3142 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2006 & 500.3142).

Insurance: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection

11/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection11/13/2024

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