2003 Senate Bill 588 / 2004 Public Act 28

Introduced in the Senate

June 12, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Shirley Johnson (R-13)

To require health insurance companies to pay in a timely manner for services provided by a home health care provider or durable medical equipment provider.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 16, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 16, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

Feb. 11, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 18, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that sets a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed, and clarifies that the bill would not affect a health plan’s ability to prescribe the terms and conditions of its contracts, other than requiring timely payment.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 1 (details)

To require health insurance companies to pay in a timely manner for services provided by a home health care provider or durable medical equipment provider.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2004

Feb. 24, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 15, 2004