MI HR0139

Calls on the Governor, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to adopt a healthcare bill of rights protecting against premium hikes, coverage caps, and discrimination based on pre-existing conditions.

Urges the Governor to reject any cuts to the Medicaid program, including traditional Medicaid and the Healthy Michigan Plan, which covers over 600,000 low-income individuals.

Affirms that Michigan citizens have rights to affordable health insurance regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status, or income.

Declares that citizens have rights to essential health benefits with no annual or lifetime caps, free preventative services, affordable prescription drug coverage, and cost-sharing subsidies for low-income individuals.

References concerns that the proposed American Health Care Act would increase medical costs for seniors and sick individuals, allow five-times-higher charges for seniors, and eliminate essential health benefits.