Health insurers must process provider applications within 60 days

Insurance: health insurers; procedures and timelines for the credentialing of health care providers; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406uu. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5513'26

Introduced· 2026-02-05

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Who's it for: Health care providers

What it means for you

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

If passed, insurers would have to acknowledge health provider applications quickly, tell them what’s missing, and finish credentialing in 60 days, helping doctors join networks faster.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Doctors need fast credentialing to treat patients and get paid; this bill forces insurers to act quickly, so patients get more choices and doctors aren’t stuck waiting.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Insurers must send a receipt notice within 7 days of receiving a provider application.
If an application is incomplete, insurers must notify the provider within 30 days and list what is missing.
Insurers must finish credentialing within 60 days, pausing only if they request more information.
Once credentialed and a contract is signed, insurers must reimburse the provider for covered services.
The bill only takes effect if a companion bill (HB 5513) is also enacted.