LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

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MBIPC enhances its members ability to provide high quality services to be people living with a brain injury by promoting beneficial legislation and advocating for brain injury services.

This page highlights current legislation that MBIPC supports and encourages members and advocates of brain injury services to support as well.

If you have questions about the content of the proposed legislation and/or if you would like assistance with effectively advocating, email MBIPC Executive Director, Tom Judd.

Active State Legislation

These bills have been introduced in the Michigan Legislature, but have not yet received a vote.

  • SB 530: Eliminates arbitrary reimbursement reductions of Public Act 21 2019 (auto no-fault “reform” law), replacing it with a reasonable and sustainable fee schedule that provides access to care for car crash victims in need of quality rehabilitation and long-term care. Also clarifies accreditation requirement and modifies personal caregiver reimbursement limitations.
    Introduced by: Senator Mary Cavanagh (with a total of 19 sponsors)
    Passed Senate on October 19, 2023
    Referred to House     Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

  • HB 4884: Revises standards and procedures in auto no-fault “utilization review” by bringing fairness, appropriateness, and consistency to the process.

    Introduced by: Representative Julie Rogers (with a total of 57 sponsors)

    Referred to: Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

  • SB 0793 and SB 0794: Revises standards for operational procedures related to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) including its Board of Directors composition and making it subject to the open meetings act.
    Introduced by: Senator Mary Cavanagh (with a total of 12 sponsors)

    Referred to: Committe on Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection

  • HB 4579: Requires reimbursement rates for telehealth services to be equal to office visits for the same services enabling providers to efficiently and effectively serve people in rural areas and/or people with transportation barriers.

    Introduced by: Representative Natalie Price (with a total of 28 sponsors)

    Referred to: Committee on Health Policy

  • HB 4720: Known as “Liam’s Law”, requires height-adjustable universal changing tables in public restrooms, increasing community access, inclusion and dignity.

    Introduced by: Representative Lori Stone (with a total of 28 sponsors)

    Referred to: Committe on Regulatory Reform

  • SB 329: Establishes the “Insurance Policy Holder Bill of Rights”.

    Introduced by: Senator Jeff Irwin (with a total of 10 sponsors)

    Referred to: Committee on Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection

Federal Legislative Advocacy

MBIPC supports the efforts on the national level of the Brain Injury Association of America.
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MBIPC is a proud member of the National TBI Registry Coalition.
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