Sec. 10.
(1) An individual or a health facility or agency shall not seek or accept reimbursement from a qualified health plan; an expense-incurred hospital, medical, or surgical policy or certificate; a health maintenance organization group or individual contract; or a health care corporation group or nongroup certificate for any services provided that are directly related to the performance of an elective abortion unless the reimbursement sought or accepted is from an optional rider provided under this act.
(2) This section does not affect legitimate and routine obstetric care, diagnostic testing, or other nonabortion procedures.
(3) An individual or health facility or agency that violates this section is liable for a civil fine of up to $10,000.00 per violation. The department shall investigate an alleged violation of this section, and the attorney general, in cooperation with the department, may bring an action to enforce this section.
(4) This section does not restrict the right of a physician or other individual licensed or registered under the public health code to discuss abortion or abortion services with a patient who is pregnant.
History: 2013, Act 182, Eff. Mar. 14, 2014
Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 182 of 2013 provides:"Enacting Section 1. If any part or parts of this act are found to be in conflict with the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, or federal law, this act shall be implemented to the maximum extent that the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, and federal law permit. Any provision held invalid or inoperative shall be severable from the remaining portions of this act."Public Act 182 of 2013 was proposed by initiative petition pursuant to Const 1963, art II, § 9. On December 11, 2013, the initiative petition was approved by an affirmative vote of the majority of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and filed with the Secretary of State on December 12, 2013.