For 38 years, Michigan residents have enjoyed the benefits of our auto no-fault insurance which has provided lifetime medical benefits in the face of an injury resulting from an auto crash. In the 1990’s, Michigan residents soundly rejected changes to the statute through statewide referendums (Proposals C and D).
Recently, House Bill 4936 was introduced in the Michigan legislature. This bill, if approved, would eliminate the unlimited medical coverage provided under Michigan’s current no-fault insurance.
These actions would fundamentally alter the delivery systems for our patients as well as reimbursement for all providers of health care. There would also be a significant shift of payment to our Medicaid and Medicare systems – already overburdened state and federal programs.
Please help us retain this system by writing your state representative and senator. Also, encourage your family and friends to do so as well. The process for letter writing is very simple (even helping you identify your representatives) and can be easily executed by going to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan’s web page at:
• www.biami.org
• Click on blue box entitled “Write to Congress ONLINE “.
• Locate the blue box entitled “Featured Alert” and click “TAKE ACTION” – this will lead you to a letter to congress regarding Auto No-Fault and direct it to your legislators when you fill in your name, address and zip code
Recently, House Bill 4936 was introduced in the Michigan legislature. This bill, if approved, would eliminate the unlimited medical coverage provided under Michigan’s current no-fault insurance.
These actions would fundamentally alter the delivery systems for our patients as well as reimbursement for all providers of health care. There would also be a significant shift of payment to our Medicaid and Medicare systems – already overburdened state and federal programs.
Please help us retain this system by writing your state representative and senator. Also, encourage your family and friends to do so as well. The process for letter writing is very simple (even helping you identify your representatives) and can be easily executed by going to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan’s web page at:
• www.biami.org
• Click on blue box entitled “Write to Congress ONLINE “.
• Locate the blue box entitled “Featured Alert” and click “TAKE ACTION” – this will lead you to a letter to congress regarding Auto No-Fault and direct it to your legislators when you fill in your name, address and zip code
Also, consider personally contacting your representatives as these are even more productive and impactful to them!
Many thanks, in advance, for you interest, support and advocacy on behalf of our patients and hospital on this critical issue!
William H. Restum. PhD
President
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
President
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
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