Sec. 9.
(1) Except for a request for an expedited external review under section 13, all requests for external review must be made in writing to the director.
(2) A written notice required to be provided under this act must be provided in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner, as required under 45 CFR 147.136(b)(2)(ii)(E).
(3) A health carrier may satisfy a requirement for the delivery of a notice to a covered person under this act by complying with 29 CFR 2520.104b-1(c) with respect to the use of electronic communication.
History: 2000, Act 251, Eff. Oct. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 274, Eff. Sept. 29, 2016
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 550 - General Insurance Laws
Act 251 of 2000 - Patient's Right to Independent Review Act (550.1901 - 550.1929)
Section 550.1901 - Short Title.
Section 550.1903 - Definitions.
Section 550.1907 - Right to Request External Review for Adverse Determination; Written Notice.
Section 550.1909 - Written Request to Director; Manner; Electronic Communication.
Section 550.1913 - Expedited External Review.
Section 550.1915 - Decision as Final Administrative Remedy; Other Remedies.
Section 550.1919 - Approved Independent Review Organization; Requirements.
Section 550.1921 - Independent Review Organization; Liability for Damages.
Section 550.1923 - Maintenance of Records; Report to Director.