Section 500.3861 - Probable cause of violation; notice of hearing; opportunity to confer and discuss; hearing; applicability of MCL 500.2038 to 500.2040; violation; penalty.
THE INSURANCE CODE OF 1956 (EXCERPT)
Act 218 of 1956
500.3861 Probable cause of violation; notice of hearing; opportunity to confer and discuss; hearing; applicability of MCL 500.2038 to 500.2040; violation; penalty.
Sec. 3861.
(1) If the commissioner has probable cause to believe that an insurer or agent has violated or is violating this chapter and that a hearing by the commissioner would be in the public interest, the commissioner shall give notice in writing to the person involved pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, setting forth the general nature of the complaint against him or her, and the proceedings contemplated. Before the issuance of a notice of hearing, the commissioner shall give the person an opportunity to confer and discuss the possible complaint and proceedings in person with the commissioner or his or her representative, and the matter may be disposed of summarily upon agreement of the parties.
(2) The provisions of section 2030 shall apply with respect to a hearing held pursuant to subsection (1), except that the use of an independent hearing officer shall not be allowed.
(3) If, after opportunity for a hearing held pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, the commissioner determines that the insurer or agent has violated this chapter, the provisions of sections 2038 to 2040 shall apply. Each medicare supplement policy issued or delivered in violation of any of the provisions contained in this chapter shall constitute a separate violation for purposes of assessing a civil fine.
(4) In addition to any other applicable penalties for violations of this act, the commissioner may require insurers violating this chapter to cease marketing any medicare supplement policy or certificate in this state that is related directly or indirectly to a violation or may require the insurer to take such actions as are necessary to comply with this chapter.
History: Add. 1992, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1992
Popular Name: Act 218