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MI HB5938

MI HB5938
Insurance: health insurers; methods of payments and reimbursements for dental benefits; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406kk).


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Introduced
09/17/2024
In Committee
12/18/2024
Crossed Over
12/12/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled"The insurance code of 1956,"(MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406kk.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Insurance Code of 1956 to require health plans and nonprofit dental care corporations that provide dental benefits to offer at least one method of payment or reimbursement to dentists that provides the dentist with 100% of the payable amount and does not require the dentist to incur a fee to access the payment or reimbursement (excluding fees imposed by the dentist's financial institution). The bill also specifies that if a dentist opts out of a payment method, that decision remains in effect until the dentist opts back in or a new contract is executed. The bill applies to dental benefits policies delivered, issued, or renewed in Michigan after the effective date of the amendatory act.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/18/2024)

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