Government Relations Membership

The Government Relations membership is a critical component of the MBIPC. The primary role of government relations members is to support, protect, and advance positive legislation relative to Auto No-Fault, health care policy, and brain injury awareness and prevention.

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All current MBIPC members are eligible and encouraged to obtain government relations membership. By paying additional dues your company can be “at the table” as the the Board weighs in on policy and legislative issues that impact us. Depending on current need, government relations is led by a chair (appointed by the MBIPC President) and a leadership group comprised of 1 – 4 volunteers from the MBIPC board.

Government relations members have the opportunity to participate in special legislative activities and meetings with key political leaders. MBIPC retains the services of a lobbyist, who assists in guiding the Board of Directors and Executive Director efforts to contact and educate legislators regarding the affects of proposed legislation, to alert membership of court decisions, and to involve MBIPC professionals in the creation of public policy that impacts brain injury survivors and their families. By speaking as one voice, providers and advocates are more affective in their efforts of working with the legislative, judicial and executive branches of state government to improve access to, and funding for needed services.

Corporate, Associate, and Individual Members can join the GRC by paying an additional due*. By obtaining government relations membership you will receive access to timely information on critical legislative and judicial issues impacting our industry. In addition, members receive an additional vote on all General Membership matters.

Benefits

Members benefit from participation and contribution as follows:

  • You will have a seat at exclusive quarterly meetings with relevant guests such as legislators, state department leaders, and other public policy influencers.

  • Your company will receive one additional vote at our annual meeting of members.

  • You will be part of the discussion on the most recent legislative and judicial information pertaining to beneficial legislation.

  • Your dues help fund a full-time MBIPC lobbyist in Lansing who monitors trends and legislative developments that impact our industry. You will have direct access to our lobbyist and will receive timely legislative updates (when applicable).

  • You will receive Judicial Updates (when applicable).

  • You will have the ability to shape legislation that can make a positive impact on healthcare policy and those living with brain injury.

Dues

$1,000 for every $1 million of revenue (minimum dues of $1,000)

 

If you have any questions, please email Tom Judd, Executive Director at tom.judd@mbipc.org.