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The Special Enrollment Bill
New bill allows special enrollment after health system closures
Insurance: health insurers; closure or removal of a health system considered a qualifying event for a special enrollment period; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ww.
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This bill would let people sign up for health insurance if their health system closes or is removed from their plan.
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If this bill passes, people can get health insurance when their hospital or doctors are no longer available. This is important because it helps ensure everyone can find care when they need it.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would add a new rule for health insurance in Michigan.
- It would allow special enrollment if a health system closes.
- This means people can get new health insurance outside the usual sign-up times.
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