2008 Senate Bill 1508 / Public Act 497

Eliminate a cap on the maximum group insurance

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 18, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Alan Sanborn (R-11)

To eliminate a cap on the maximum insurance available to any member of a type of a group that is not one of those explicitly listed in the law that authorizes and regulates the sale of group health insurance (those listed groups being employees of a single employer, union members, etc.).

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Oct. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 5, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 6, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Nov. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a cap on the maximum insurance available to any member of a type of a group that is not one of those explicitly listed in the law that authorizes and regulates the sale of group health insurance (those listed groups being employees of a single employer, union members, etc.).

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008