2024 House Bill 5956

Insurance: health insurers; discrimination against a health care provider who is acting within the scope of that provider’s license or certification; prohibit.

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

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The bill prohibits discrimination against licensed health professionals in health insurance policies while allowing insurers to set varying reimbursement rates based on performance.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Brenda Carter (D-53) and 25 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Felicia Brabec (D-33), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Mai Xiong (D-13), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Julie Rogers (D-41), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Stephanie Young (D-16), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Jim Haadsma (D-44), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Mike McFall (D-8), Kristian Grant (D-82), Jason Morgan (D-23), Kara Hope (D-74), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Jenn Hill (D-109), Helena Scott (D-7) and Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

Nov. 14, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 10, 2024

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Brenda Carter (D-53)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 57 to 51 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote