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

Dec. 11, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 12, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 18, 2024

Reported without amendment