LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE: DEFINE HOME CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING COVERAGE

House Bill 4322

Sponsor: Rep. Susan Tabor

Committee: Senior Health, Security and Retirement

Complete to 2-22-01

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4322 AS INTRODUCED 2-21-01

The bill would amend the Insurance Code to require that a long-term care insurance policy that provides coverage for home care or assisted living services define and provide a detailed explanation, in plain English, or what home care or assisted living services are covered. In addition, a policy that provides coverage for assisted living facility stays would have to define in plain English what assisted living facilities were covered.

MCL 500.3913

Analyst: D. Martens

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.