Blog categorized as Health Care

Insurance Alliance Says Bills Could Add $1.2B In Yearly Costs 

10/13/23 12:39 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Insurance Alliance Says Bills Could Add $1.2B In Yearly Costs 
Executive Director Erin McDonough of the Insurance Alliance of Michigan says drivers purchasing unlimited personal injury protection (PIP) coverage could see a $200 to $300 increase, at least, under legislation reforming Michigan's 2019 auto law.

  Brabec Asking R's To Support Requiring Insurers To Cover Mental Health 

09/22/23 12:35 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
 

Brabec Asking R's To Support Requiring Insurers To Cover Mental Health 
The sponsor of legislation requiring health insurers to cover mental health or substance abuse issues is reaching across the aisle in the hopes of finding bipartisan support to push the bill through the House.

Whitmer Releases Poll Numbers On Paid, Medical Leave Proposal 

09/07/23 04:49 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Releases Poll Numbers On Paid, Medical Leave Proposal 
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released polling numbers from five polls to back her paid family and medical leave proposal, which she set as one of her fall priorities during the What’s Next Address on Aug. 30.

Gov's Signature Will Make MI 1st Ever State To Ask Tax Filers To Become Organ Donors

06/28/23 12:58 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Gov's Signature Will Make MI 1st Ever State To Ask Tax Filers To Become Organ Donors
Michigan will become the first state to ask residents about joining the organ donor registry on its income tax form, under legislation now heading toward the Governor's desk.

Behavioral Health Centers Call On Legislature for Support

05/26/23 04:58 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Behavioral Health Centers Call On Legislature for Support
Behavioral health providers struggling to maintain talent and receive funding to provide comprehensive services are calling on legislators to address these challenges.