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MI SB0718
Bill
Status
12/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rosemary Bayer
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurers in Michigan to provide coverage for any medically necessary care or treatment for menopause and perimenopause, including hormone replacement therapy and FDA-approved treatments
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Prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization for medications prescribed for hormone replacement therapy to treat menopause and perimenopause symptoms
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Bans step therapy or fail-first policies for menopause and perimenopause hormone replacement therapy treatments
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Defines menopause as the permanent cessation of menstruation due to loss of ovarian follicular function, and perimenopause as the transition period near the end of reproductive years
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Applies to all health insurance policies delivered, issued, or renewed in Michigan
Legislative Description
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for treatment of menopause and perimenopause symptoms and waiver of prior authorization for prescription drugs or treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406zz.
Insurance: health insurers
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy
12/2/2025