2010 House Bill 5855 / Public Act 172

Revise HMO rate change notices

Introduced in the House

Feb. 24, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Kate Segal (D-62)

To establish that the advance notice of rate increases that HMOs are required to give to subscribers does not apply if a rate change is because a change in the law.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

May 13, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 18, 2010

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

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 19, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

June 17, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 15, 2010

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish that the advance notice of rate increases that HMOs are required to give to subscribers does not apply if a rate change is because of a change in the law.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 30, 2010