1/30/13 - A hurtle has been cleared for legislation introduced by State Senator Joe Hune that will reform Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Senate Insurance Committee, which is chaired by the Hamburg Township Republican, approved the pair of bills Tuesday that are identical to what Governor Snyder rejected last month, with the exception of abortion language that the governor gave as the reason for his veto. The bills will change Blue Cross Blue Shield from a charitable trust into a customer-owned nonprofit, ending its tax-exempt status. The bills could go before the full Senate for a vote as early as Thursday. If they pass there, they will move on to the state House, where thereâs a chance that chamber could again add language that would curb abortion coverage. However, GOP leaders say they will work to educate the 26 new House members on the issue. (JK)
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