Sec. 416d.
(1) As used in this section, "nurse midwife" means an individual licensed as a registered professional nurse under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, who has been issued a specialty certification in the practice of nurse midwifery by the Michigan board of nursing under section 17210 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17210.
(2) Effective March 1, 2005, a group or nongroup certificate that provides coverage for obstetrical and gynecological services shall include coverage for obstetrical and gynecological services whether performed by a physician or a nurse midwife acting within the scope of his or her license or specialty certification or shall do 1 or both of the following:
(a) Offer to provide coverage for obstetrical and gynecological services whether performed by a physician or a nurse midwife acting within the scope of his or her license or specialty certification.
(b) Offer to provide coverage for maternity services and gynecological services rendered during pre- and post-natal care whether performed by a physician or a nurse midwife acting within the scope of his or her license or specialty certification.
History: Add. 2004, Act 374, Imd. Eff. Oct. 11, 2004
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Section 550.1411-550.1413a - Repealed. 1994, Act 40, Imd.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.