Michigan Senate Bills 293, 294, 295
Reduced Personal Injury Protection (PIP), Fee Schedules and Attendant Care Legislation introduced in Michigan Senate threaten people with brain injuries and providers
On March 24, 2011, Senate Bills 293 (Hune & Smith), 294 (Hune), and 295 (Hune & Smith) were introduced in the Michigan Senate and referred on to the Senate Committee on Insurance.
These bills propose to allow drivers to purchase less Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, reduce payments to providers of care for therapy and other rehabilitation services, significantly reduce the payment rates and number of payable hours for families and for professional caregivers providing in-home care, and lastly, require non-hospital professional providers of care to submit standardized invoices within 90 days of the date of service.
ACTION ALERT
The negative impact of this type of legislation on those catastrophically injured would be significant.
In addition, we would anticipate a cost shift to Medicaid, increased taxes, job losses, and increased litigation.
Please take the time to look at the bills and share your thoughts with your community and legislators by visiting michiganvotes.org. You can make a difference in just a few minutes by sending a letter or e-mail to your local representative.
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5570 Whittaker Road
P.O. Box 970230
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Toll-Free: (800) 968-6644
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