The bill amends the Health Care False Claim Act of 1984 by updating the definitions and language used in Section 2. Key changes include the clarification of terms such as "claim," which is now defined as an attempt to cause a health care corporation or insurer to make a payment for health care benefits. The term "deceptive" has been refined to indicate that a claim may contain misleading statements or fail to disclose material facts, leading to a false belief about the situation. Additionally, the definitions of "health care corporation" and "health care insurer" have been expanded to include specific types of organizations and their corresponding legal references.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new legal language to replace outdated terms and references, ensuring that the definitions align with current laws and practices. For instance, the definitions of health care corporations now include specific acts and sections from the Michigan Compiled Laws, such as the 1963 PA 125 and the 1956 PA 218. The bill also clarifies the meaning of "knowing" and "knowingly," emphasizing that these terms do not encompass errors or mistakes unless there is a pattern of conduct indicating a tendency to cause inaccuracies. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of the Health Care False Claim Act.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 752.1002
As Passed by the House: 752.1002