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MI HB5416

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Angela Witwer

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the department to mandate annual lead screening tests for all children under 6 years of age enrolled in Medicaid (medical assistance program) and MIChild (federal SCHIP program).

  • Effective on the date the amendatory act is enacted, with annual screening tests required going forward.

  • Maintains existing requirement that all children participating in the WIC program receive lead testing, with federal WIC funds prohibited from being used to implement this provision.

  • Defines "Medicaid" as the state's medical assistance program and "MIChild" as the federal-state children's health insurance program administered under federal law.

Legislative Description

Human services: medical services; annual lead screening test for certain children enrolled in Medicaid and MIChild; require. Amends sec. 111l of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.111l).

Human services: medical services

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/19/2021

10/20/2021

Committee Referrals

Health Policy10/19/2021

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