This bill amends the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956, specifically section 3701, to update definitions and clarify terms related to small employer health benefit plans. Key insertions include the definition of "small employer" as a person actively engaged in business with 2 to 50 eligible employees, and the specification that beginning January 1, 2018, this definition will apply to those employing an average of at least 50 full-time employees during the preceding calendar year. The bill also clarifies the term "carrier" to include various entities providing health benefits, and updates the definition of "creditable coverage" to reflect changes in federal law.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions to streamline the language, such as removing outdated references to specific sections of the U.S. Code and clarifying the types of health benefit plans that are included or excluded under the definition of "health benefit plan." The amendments aim to ensure compliance with current regulations and improve the clarity of the law for small employers and health benefit providers. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 500.3701
As Passed by the House: 500.3701