2023 House Bill 5167

Human services: medical services; coverage for blood pressure monitors for pregnant or postpartum individuals; provide for.

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

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Mandates that individuals who are pregnant or within the postpartum period are eligible for medical assistance coverage specifically for a blood pressure monitor designed for use during pregnancy and tailored to fit the individual.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-70) and 19 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Helena Scott (D-7), Kara Hope (D-74), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Brenda Carter (D-53), Noah Arbit (D-20), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Natalie Price (D-5), Julie Brixie (D-73), Stephanie Young (D-16), Carol Glanville (D-84), Lori Stone (D-13), Alabas Farhat (D-3), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Reggie Miller (D-31), Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and John Fitzgerald (D-83)

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 101 to 8 (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