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MI HB5416
Bill
Status
10/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Angela Witwer
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AI Summary
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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).
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Effective on the date the amendatory act is enacted, with annual screening tests required going forward.
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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.
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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