Insurers must pay doctors the same for virtual visits

Insurance: health insurers; reimbursement rate for telehealth visits; modify. Amends sec. 3476 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3476).

Introduced· 2026-01-28

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This bill would force health insurance companies to pay your doctor the exact same amount for a video visit as they would for an in-person appointment.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Right now, insurance companies can pay doctors less if they see you on a screen instead of in an office. This bill would fix that. It makes sure doctors get paid fairly for virtual visits. If doctors lose money on video calls, they might stop offering them. This bill would protect your ability to see your doctor from the comfort of your home.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Health insurers would have to pay the same rate for telehealth as they do for in-person visits.
Insurers would be forced to use the same billing codes for both types of visits.
The rule applies to secure audio and video calls.
Patients would still have to pay their normal copays and deductibles.