WINNER OF THE 2022 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY: CMSA DETROIT

In 2021, CMSA Detroit focused on a vital issue in Michigan: Auto No-Fault (ANF) insurance reform. The 1973 Michigan ANF law guaranteed lifelong medical and rehabilitative care after catastrophic auto accidents. Efforts to change the law arose from legislators, the insurance industry and public concern about cost. Despite strong opposition by advocacy and professional groups due to dire consequences for stakeholders, the governor signed Public Acts 21 and 22 of 2019 into law. Certain impactful financial components of the law were to begin on July 1, 2021.

When the lack of case manager awareness became apparent, CMSA Detroit acted (1) to assure the education of case managers on consequences of the law to the profession and stakeholders and (2) to educate and advocate with legislators for legislative change to prevent serious consequences for catastrophic injury survivors, case managers and health care providers. Congratulations, CMSA Detroit!