2011 Senate Bill 298 / 2012 Public Act 39

Ban certain medical insurance scams

Introduced in the Senate

March 24, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Virgil Smith (D-4)

To prohibit the use by a health care provider of a paid “runner,” “capper,” or “steerer” to obtain patients with the intention of falsely or fraudulently obtaining insurance benefits.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Oct. 6, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 29, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 30, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 30, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Feb. 2, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 21, 2012

Passed in the House 101 to 5 (details)

To prohibit the use by a health care provider of a paid “runner,” “capper,” or “steerer” to obtain patients with the intention of falsely or fraudulently obtaining insurance benefits.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 6, 2012