June 11, 2013, Introduced by Reps. Shirkey, Bumstead, Hooker, Yonker, McMillin, Franz, Kelly, Somerville and Cotter and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled
"The insurance code of 1956,"
(MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2213e.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 2213e. At the time of delivery, issuance, or renewal of
an expense-incurred hospital, medical, or surgical individual or
group policy under chapter 34 or 36 or a health maintenance
contract under chapter 35, the insurer or health maintenance
organization shall provide a written estimate as to the amount or
percentage of any premium increase that is attributable to the
patient protection and affordable care act, Public Law 111-148, as
amended by the health care and education reconciliation act of
2010, Public Law 111-152. The insurer or health maintenance
organization shall include the following statement with the
estimate required under this section: "These increases are due to
the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and not the
enactment of any laws, rules, or regulations of the Michigan
governor, the Michigan legislature, or the department of insurance
and financial services.".
Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not authorize,
and shall not be construed to authorize, the establishment or
operation of an American health benefit exchange in this state
pursuant to the patient protection and affordable care act, Public
Law 111-148, as amended by the health care and education
reconciliation act of 2010, Public Law 111-152.
Enacting section 2. This amendatory act applies to policies,
certificates, or contracts delivered, issued for delivery, or
renewed in this state on and after the effective date of this
amendatory act.