2023 House Bill 5027

Human services: medical services; coverage for certain prenatal screenings; require.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109o.

House Fiscal Agency Analysis

House Bill 5027 would amend the Social Welfare Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish standards and guidelines for providing prenatal care services under Medicaid. DHHS would have to consult with prenatal care providers and local medical experts for guidance on how these services should be covered.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 20, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17) and 16 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Carol Glanville (D-84), Noah Arbit (D-20), Jason Morgan (D-23), Jim Haadsma (D-44), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Jenn Hill (D-109), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Betsy Coffia (D-103), Christine Morse (D-40), Helena Scott (D-7), Ranjeev Puri (D-24) and Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 2, 2023

Reported with substitute H-1

June 26, 2024

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 91 to 18 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 26, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy