SB0893

Insurance: insurers; insurance providers to panel a mental health provider within a certain time period of application process; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406mm.

Introduced·3/26/26
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0893 mandates insurers to assess and decide on mental health provider credentialing applications within 60 days, with reimbursement for.

Michigan SB0893 amends the insurance code to require insurers to assess and decide on mental health provider credentialing applications within 60 days. Insurers can extend this period by 15 days if additional consideration is needed. If an insurer fails to decide within the specified timeframe, it must reimburse the provider for claims submitted after approval. The bill also outlines specific reimbursement rates for approved providers, depending on their employment status and existing contracts with the insurer.

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History

Mar 26

Senate

Introduced By Senator John Cherry

Mar 26

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy