2023 House Bill 5168

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for blood pressure monitors for pregnant or postpartum individuals; provide for.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406kk.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Mandates that any insurer operating within the state of Michigan must include coverage for blood pressure monitors for pregnant or postpartum individuals under their health insurance policies.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Kimberly Edwards (D-12) and 17 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), Natalie Price (D-5), Julie Brixie (D-73), Stephanie Young (D-16), Carol Glanville (D-84), Lori Stone (D-13), Reggie Miller (D-31), Alabas Farhat (D-3), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Erin Byrnes (D-15), 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 89 to 20 (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