Sec. 409a.
(1) Any certificate delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state that provides for coverage for dependent children who are full-time or part-time students shall continue coverage for that dependent student if the dependent student is covered under that certificate and takes a leave of absence from school due to illness or injury. Coverage under this section shall continue for 12 months from the last day of attendance in school or until the dependent reaches the age at which coverage would otherwise terminate, whichever period is shorter.
(2) To qualify for coverage under this section, the dependent student's attending physician shall certify in writing to the health care corporation that it is medically necessary for the dependent student to take a leave of absence from school.
(3) Coverage under this section shall be provided at the same rate as that charged for dependent student status.
(4) A dependent child must continue to meet all other eligibility requirements for dependent coverage in the health care corporation's certificate or rider if the dependent child takes a leave of absence from school due to illness or injury.
History: Add. 2006, Act 538, Eff. Jan. 1, 2007 Popular Name: Blue Cross-Blue ShieldPopular Name: Act 350
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 550 - General Insurance Laws
Act 350 of 1980 - The Nonprofit Health Care Corporation Reform Act (550.1101 - 550.1704)
350-1980-4 - Part 4 (550.1400...550.1439)
Section 550.1400 - Use of Most Favored Nation Clause in Provider Contract.
Section 550.1401b - Certificate Providing Benefits for Mental Health Services; Requirements.
Section 550.1401f - Health Care Corporation; Access to Obstetrician-Gynecologist.
Section 550.1401g - Health Care Corporation; Access to Pediatric Care Services.
Section 550.1401j - Prescription Drug Coverage; Rate Differentials; Filing.
Section 550.1401k - Telemedicine Services; Provisions; Definition; Applicability.
Section 550.1401m - Offer of Health Care Benefits to All Residents Regardless of Health Status.
Section 550.1402d - Applicability of MCL 500.2212c to Health Care Corporation.
Section 550.1403 - Payment of Benefits; Interest; Claim Form; Exception.
Section 550.1403a - Benefits Paid by Check or Written Instrument; Escheat.
Section 550.1403b - Advertising Material Prohibited.
Section 550.1405 - Single Billing Form; Development; Explanation of Total Bill for Services.
Section 550.1409 - Civil Action for Negligence.
Section 550.1411-550.1413a - Repealed. 1994, Act 40, Imd. Eff. Mar. 14, 1994.
Section 550.1414 - Expired. 1980, Act 430, Eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
Section 550.1414b - Offer of Wellness Coverage by Health Care Corporation.
Section 550.1415 - Benefits for Prosthetic Devices.
Section 550.1417 - Hospice Care; Contracts With Health Care Corporation; Description of Benefit.
Section 550.1418 - Emergency Health Services; Medical Coverage Required; “Stabilization” Defined.
Section 550.1420-550.1430 - Repealed. 2006, Act 441, Imd. Eff. Oct. 19, 2006.
Section 550.1435 - “Program” Defined.
Section 550.1437 - Eligibility of Child for Enrollment in Program.
Section 550.1438 - Limitation of Benefits; Provision of Other Health Care Benefits.
Section 550.1439 - Fees Prohibited; Exception; Funding; Enrollment of Children.