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MI HB6444

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sara Cambensy

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds mental health screenings during the postpartum period after giving birth as a covered medical service under Michigan's medical assistance program.

  • Makes grammatical and structural changes to section 109 of the Social Welfare Act by converting passive voice constructions to active voice (e.g., "services may be provided" to "eligible individuals may receive").

  • Applies to all medical services listed in section 109, including hospital services, physician services, nursing home services, pharmaceutical services, psychiatric care, and substance use disorder treatment.

  • Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. ____ (request no. 05579'22) of the 101st Legislature is enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Human services: medical services; coverage for mental health screenings for new mothers; require. Amends sec. 109 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6439'22

Human services: medical services

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/11/2022

10/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Policy10/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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