Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bills 247 and House Bills 4205, 4206, 4332, 4994 and 5541 on Thursday.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said, “Today I have signed six bipartisan bills and will add them to the more than 800 bipartisan bills I have signed since taking office.” “Today’s bill makes pre-approval of insurance benefits more accessible, supports winter recreation and shoe repair businesses, and amends the state bar association admission process. I sign these bills. We are proud and will continue to work with everyone to get things done. Together, we will continue to solve the kitchen table problems that are most important to Michigander, grow the economy and earn high salaries. Can create work for you. “
Senate Bill 247 will amend the insurance law. This is to increase transparency with insurance companies and reduce consumer waiting times for prescription drugs and services that require prior approval. Pre-approval is when the insurance company most approves the coverage of the requested service, prescription, or medicine before the eligible individual receives it.
The bill will reduce the time it takes for insurers to consider pre-approval requests before they are approved, and will allow insurers to provide more information to public and healthcare providers regarding the pre-approval process.
“Today’s action by Governor Whitmer to sign this overwhelmingly bipartisan law will directly help patients across Michigan,” said R-Ludington’s senator VanderWaal. “This new law reforms the pre-approval process that creates barriers and inefficiencies in access to and quality of care in the healthcare system, which promotes transparency of practices used by insurers. And subscribers and healthcare providers will be well informed when making coverage and care decisions. “
“The purpose behind the pre-approval process is to promote safe, timely and cost-effective care, but the process itself has been widely regarded as inefficient and burdensome,” VanderWall said. I am saying. “This can have a direct impact on the treatment and care that the patient receives and can pose a significant risk to the patient’s health. This law improves the process and ultimately benefits the patient. Helps to bring. “
House Bills 4205 and 4206 allow individuals to operate snowmobile-on-snowmobile trails on weekends prior to the start of each snowmobile season without registration or trail permission.
House Bill 4332 states that two-wheeled off-road RVs must have a license attached to the center of the rear fender or displayed on the front suspension.
House Bill 4994 allows shoe repairers to donate unclaimed shoes if they have not been billed for more than 6 months.
“This is a victory for Michigan’s small businesses and their communities,” said Angela Witwer, MP of D-Delta Township. “This bill supports entrepreneurs and charities at the same time. Shoe stores free up space and charities receive high-quality shoes. When it comes to those in need, we have to do better. And this bill will help us realize that vision. “
House Bill 5541 amended the revised Bar Exam to allow individuals to use the bar exam scores when seeking admission to the Michigan Bar Exam.
“With the Governor’s signature, Michigan is in step with 40 other jurisdictions that are already conducting uniform bar exams, and the portability of scores makes the state more attractive to law graduates across the country. , Offering more tools to attract the best legal talent to state law firms and businesses, “said Judge Bridget M. McCormack.
