Sec. 3859.
(1) A person shall not knowingly sell a health insurance policy or certificate to an individual entitled to benefits under part A or enrolled under part B of medicare with knowledge that the policy or certificate substantially duplicates health benefits to which the individual is otherwise entitled, other than benefits to which the individual is entitled under a requirement of state or federal law other than medicare. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both. The court may order a person convicted under this subsection to pay restitution to individuals for expenses incurred as a result of violation of this subsection. For purposes of this subsection, benefits that are payable to or on behalf of an individual without regard to other health benefit coverage of the individual shall not be considered as duplicative. The selling of a group certificate or contract of the trustees of a fund established by 1 or more employers, labor organizations, or both, for employees, former employees, or both, or for members or former members, or both, of labor organizations, shall not be considered to be a violation of this subsection.
(2) A person shall not falsely assume or pretend to be acting or misrepresent in any way that he or she is acting under the authority of or in association with medicare or any state or federal agency, for the purpose of selling or attempting to sell insurance or, in such a pretended character, demand or obtain money, paper, documents, or any thing of value. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.
(3) A person shall not solicit, offer for sale, or deliver a medicare supplement policy in this state, unless the policy has been approved by the commissioner. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
History: Add. 1992, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1992 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-38 - Chapter 38 Medicare Supplement Policies and Certificates (500.3801...500.3861)
Section 500.3801 - Chapter; Definitions.
Section 500.3803 - Applicability of Chapter.
Section 500.3804 - Repealed. 2018, Act 429, Eff. Mar. 20, 2019.
Section 500.3805 - Medicare Supplement Policy; Definitions.
Section 500.3808 - Repealed. 2018, Act 429, Eff. Mar. 20, 2019.
Section 500.3813 - Disability Coverage; Medicare Supplement Buyer's Guide; Applicability of Section.
Section 500.3825 - Preexisting Diseases or Conditions; Waiver Prohibited.
Section 500.3830 - Eligible Person; Requirements.
Section 500.3830a - Termination of Contract or Agreement; Notice to Individual.
Section 500.3833 - Replacement Policy; Waiver of Certain Time Periods.
Section 500.3837 - Repealed. 2002, Act 304, Imd. Eff. May 10, 2002.
Section 500.3843 - Health Insurance; Notice; Contents; Applicability of Subsection (1).
Section 500.3847 - Advertising; Filing Copy With Director.
Section 500.3851 - Aggregate Benefits; Rates, Rating Schedules, and Rate Revisions.
Section 500.3852 - Benchmark Ratio.
Section 500.3853 - Refund or Credit Calculation; Form; Interest; Due Date.
Section 500.3857 - Duties of Insurer; Certification of Compliance With Subsection (1)(a).
Section 500.3859 - Prohibited Conduct; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.