Michigan

House Bill 4745 (2005)

The Nonprofit Health Care Corporation Reform Act

Introduction

The bill was passed by the House and sent to the Senate.  In May, 2006 it was referred to the Senate Committee on Health Policy and did not progress further.  [Administrator]

May 10, 2005, Introduced by Rep. Hummel and referred to the Committee on Insurance.

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 409a.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

Sec. 409a. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a health care corporation may refuse to offer or provide a health care benefit on ethical, moral, or religious grounds as reflected in its articles of incorporation or bylaws or an adopted mission statement.

(2) A health care corporation shall not refuse to offer or provide a health care benefit under subsection (1) if the benefit is specifically covered under the certificate.

(3) A health care corporation's refusal to offer or provide a health care benefit under subsection (1) shall not be a basis for 1 or more of the following:

(a) Civil, criminal, or administrative liability.

(b) Eligibility discrimination against the health care corporation in providing a certificate unless offering or providing the health care benefit is expressly required.