Public Act 101 of 2012: The Autism Coverage Reimbursement Act
The act appears at MCL 550.1831 through 550.1841 and was amended in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
What the act provides
The program
The department creates a program to offset costs of the mandate, reimbursing carriers and third party administrators for paid claims.
The fund
An autism coverage fund sits in the state treasury, and money remaining at year end stays in the fund.
Funding limits
The department may not implement the program until the legislature appropriates funds, and no more than 1 percent of the appropriation may cover administration.
Reporting
The department must report annually by April 1 on applications received, approved and administrative costs.
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Public Act 101 of 2012: The Autism Coverage Reimbursement Act: short answers
Who is a carrier under the act?
Insurers, HMOs, health care corporations, specialty prepaid health plans and group health plan sponsors.
Who runs it now?
The program moved to DIFS under Executive Reorganization Order 2013-1.
Was it amended?
Yes, in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
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Where these details come from
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Autism Coverage Reimbursement Act, Public Act 101 of 2012
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