Sec. 3861.
(1) If the commissioner has probable cause to believe that an insurer or agent has violated or is violating this chapter and that a hearing by the commissioner would be in the public interest, the commissioner shall give notice in writing to the person involved pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, setting forth the general nature of the complaint against him or her, and the proceedings contemplated. Before the issuance of a notice of hearing, the commissioner shall give the person an opportunity to confer and discuss the possible complaint and proceedings in person with the commissioner or his or her representative, and the matter may be disposed of summarily upon agreement of the parties.
(2) The provisions of section 2030 shall apply with respect to a hearing held pursuant to subsection (1), except that the use of an independent hearing officer shall not be allowed.
(3) If, after opportunity for a hearing held pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, the commissioner determines that the insurer or agent has violated this chapter, the provisions of sections 2038 to 2040 shall apply. Each medicare supplement policy issued or delivered in violation of any of the provisions contained in this chapter shall constitute a separate violation for purposes of assessing a civil fine.
(4) In addition to any other applicable penalties for violations of this act, the commissioner may require insurers violating this chapter to cease marketing any medicare supplement policy or certificate in this state that is related directly or indirectly to a violation or may require the insurer to take such actions as are necessary to comply with this chapter.
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Section 500.3804 - Repealed. 2018, Act 429, Eff.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Section 500.3808 - Repealed. 2018, Act 429, Eff.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.