WHEELCHAIR RAMP COVERAGE

House Bill 4159

Sponsor:  Rep. Lisa Wojno

Committee:  Insurance

Complete to 2-27-07

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4159 AS INTRODUCED 1-30-07

The bill would amend the Insurance Code to require, generally speaking, that health insurance policies that cover durable medical equipment include in that coverage the construction of at least one wheelchair ramp.

The bill would apply to individual and group commercial health insurance policies and heath maintenance organization (HMO) contracts.

Specifically, the bill would require coverage of construction of at least one wheelchair ramp at the residence of an insured or enrollee who is confined to a wheelchair, for the purpose of making the residence more accessible.

MCL 500.3406s

FISCAL IMPACT:

            There is no fiscal impact on the State of Michigan or its local units of government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Richard Child

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.