Insurance: health insurers; health insurance policy; include provision related to Michigan health insurance exchange act. Amends sec. 2212a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2212a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0633'23
This bill requires health insurers in Michigan to provide a plain English summary of their policies to consumers, ensuring the document clearly explains coverage details, costs, and limitations. The legislation mandates that these summaries include specific information such as deductibles, copayments, provider networks, and instructions on how to access the full policy or a list of doctors. Additionally, the bill establishes strict timelines for delivering this summary, such as within seven business days of receiving an application or within 30 days of a policy renewal. By standardizing these disclosures, the measure aims to help individuals better understand their health insurance options and make informed decisions about their coverage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 1, 2023
Last action Jun 26, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 26, 2024
How they voted
20–18
Passed
Total votes 38
Jun 26, 2024
D
Democratic20
100% Yea
R
Republican18
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Jun 26, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Services
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Introduced
received on 06/26/2024
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 307 YEAS 20 NAYS 18 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-1) CONCURRED IN
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Nov 1, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
upper
Nov 1, 2023
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Hertel
DDemocratic
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