2017 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 THE INSURANCE CODE OF 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-34 CHAPTER 34 DISABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES (500.3400...500.3480)
Section 500.3406m Access by insured to obstetrician-gynecologist.
Sec. 3406m.
(1) An insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy that requires an insured to designate a participating primary care provider and provides for annual well-woman examinations and routine obstetrical and gynecologic services shall permit a female insured to access an obstetrician-gynecologist for annual well-woman examinations and routine obstetrical and gynecologic services.
(2) An insurer shall not require prior authorization or referral for access under subsection (1) to an obstetrician-gynecologist who is participating with the insurer. An insurer may require prior authorization or referral for access to a nonparticipating obstetrician-gynecologist.
(3) An insurer shall include a description of the coverage required under this section in a communication sent to the insured or group purchaser of coverage.
History: Add. 1998, Act 402, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 276, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2016
Popular Name: Act 218
