Veterans: benefits; Michigan consumer protection act; amend to enhance protections for individuals applying for veterans benefits. Amends sec. 3k of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903k).
What changed between versions
Added new requirement that no international call centers or data centers may be used to process veterans' personal information.
Added requirement that veterans' personal login credentials cannot be used to access their medical, financial, or government benefits information.
Added new requirement that individuals accessing veterans' medical or financial information must undergo background checks with identity verification and criminal records checks conducted by reputable sources.
Modified compensation rules for initial disability benefit claims to require veterans to sign a waiver acknowledging they are within the 1-year presumptive period of active-duty release before any compensation can be received.
Added requirement that disclosure statements about events must be disseminated both orally and in writing at the beginning of any veterans' benefits event.
Modified disclosure requirements for advertisements to specify that disclosure must match the font size of the term 'veteran' and be disseminated at the beginning of events.
Added new definition for 'veterans' benefit service' to clarify what types of services are covered under the protection rules.
