MI HR0199

Declares October 2025 as Health Literacy Month in Michigan

Recognizes that the American Medical Association identifies limited health literacy as a stronger predictor of poor health outcomes than age, race, education level, socioeconomic status, or employment status

Notes that the CDC estimates 9 in 10 Americans lack the skills necessary to manage their health and prevent diseases

Highlights that limited health literacy costs the U.S. healthcare system an estimated $106 to $238 billion annually, representing 7-17% of national personal health expenditures

Acknowledges that October has been recognized internationally as Health Literacy Month since 1999, with 13 states having formally recognized it in the past 15 years