PROHIBIT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON BENEFIT CARDS
House Bills 4643 and 4644
Sponsor: Rep. Ruth Johnson
Committee: Insurance
Complete to 6-6-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILLS 4643 AND 4644 AS INTRODUCED 5-6-03
The bills would prohibit benefit cards from insurance companies or Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan from displaying an insured's or a member's Social Security number. The bills would take effect January 1, 2004. House Bill 4643 would amend the Insurance Code (MCL 500.490). House Bill 4644 would amend the Nonprofit Health Care Corporation Reform Act, which regulates Blue Cross and Blue Shield (MCL 550.1406a).
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.