Michigan § 500.3475 - Reimbursement for services by licensed psychologist, podiatrist, or chiropractor; section inapplicable to policy involving prudent purchaser agreement.
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§ 500.3475. Reimbursement for services by licensed psychologist, podiatrist, or chiropractor; section inapplicable to policy involving prudent purchaser agreement.
(1) Notwithstanding any provision of a disability insurance policy, if the disability insurance policy provides for reimbursement for any service that is legally performed by a person fully licensed as a psychologist under part 182 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18201 to 333.18237; by a podiatrist licensed under part 180 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18001 to 333.18058; or by a chiropractor licensed under part 164 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16401 to 333.16431, the insurer shall not deny reimbursement under the insurance policy if the service is rendered by a person fully licensed as a psychologist under part 182 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18201 to 333.18237; by a podiatrist licensed under part 180 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18001 to 333.18058; or by a chiropractor licensed under part 164 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16401 to 333.16431, within the statutory provisions provided in his or her individual practice act.
(2) This section does not require coverage for a psychologist in an insurance policy. This section does not require coverage or reimbursement for any of the following:
(a) A practice of chiropractic service unless the service was included in the definition of practice of chiropractic under section 16401 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16401, as of January 1, 2009.
(b) A service provided by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant unless the service was provided by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist pursuant to a prescription from a health care professional who holds a license issued under part 166, 170, 175, or 180 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16601 to 333.16648, 333.17001 to 333.17084, 333.17501 to 333.17556, and 333.18001 to 333.18058, or the equivalent license issued by another state.
(3) This section does not apply to a policy written under section 3405 that involves a prudent purchaser agreement.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 500.3475 ("Reimbursement for services by licensed psychologist, podiatrist, or chiropractor; section inapplicable to policy involving prudent purchaser agreement.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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