The bill amends the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956 by adding a new section, 3406ww, which mandates that health insurance insurers in Michigan must recognize the closure of a health system or the removal of a health system from their network as a qualifying event for a special enrollment period. This provision aims to ensure that individuals affected by such changes have the opportunity to enroll in new health insurance plans outside of the standard enrollment periods.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to this new section. A "health system" is described as an entity or a group of entities under common ownership or control that operates one or more hospitals and may include various healthcare-related operations. The terms "qualifying event" and "special enrollment period" are referenced as defined in federal regulations, ensuring consistency with existing federal guidelines.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 500.100, 500.8302