Introduced
by
To require a Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy that covers dependent children to permit continuation of the coverage for the child until he or she reaches age 26, even if he or she is not considered a dependent. Also, to exempt any Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan approved for offering though the subsidized “MI HEART insurance exchange" proposed by Senate Bill 278 from the many particular coverage mandates that have been imposed on health plans over the years.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details and also imposes a price cap on the cost of the continuation coverage.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)
To require a Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy that covers dependent children to permit continuation of the coverage for the child until he or she reaches age 26, even if he or she is not considered a dependent. The bill imposes a price cap on the cost of the continuation coverage. Also, to exempt any Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan approved for offering though the subsidized “MI HEART insurance exchange" proposed by Senate Bill 278 from the many particular coverage mandates that have been imposed on health plans over the years.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
