The bill amends the Nonprofit Health Care Corporation Reform Act to enhance the coverage and treatment options for substance abuse. It mandates that health care corporations provide benefits for inpatient treatment of substance abuse by licensed physicians in state-approved facilities. The bill also requires health care corporations to offer coverage for intermediate and outpatient care for substance abuse in all group and nongroup certificates, with specific provisions for adolescent patients. Notably, it establishes that health care corporations must maintain contracts with at least five providers for the treatment of adolescent substance abuse and outlines the necessary qualifications for these providers.

Additionally, the bill updates various terms and conditions related to the treatment of substance abuse, including the replacement of "public health" with "health and human services" and the introduction of new definitions and requirements for providers. It specifies that reimbursement rates for substance abuse treatment must be comparable to those for similar services and sets a minimum coverage amount for intermediate and outpatient care. The bill also emphasizes the importance of adhering to generally accepted accounting principles and working with the Department of Health and Human Services for program evaluations. Overall, the amendments aim to improve access to and the quality of substance abuse treatment in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 550.1414