2023 House Bill 5170

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for mental health screenings for new mothers; require.

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

Mackinac Center Analysis

Includes post-partum mental health services as covered under the Social Welfare Act.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Brenda Carter (D-53) and 28 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Rachel Hood (D-81), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Julie Brixie (D-73), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Christine Morse (D-40), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Jenn Hill (D-109), Stephanie Young (D-16), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Natalie Price (D-5), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Jim Haadsma (D-44), Helena Scott (D-7), Noah Arbit (D-20), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Kristian Grant (D-82), Carol Glanville (D-84), Lori Stone (D-13), Reggie Miller (D-31), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Alabas Farhat (D-3) 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 90 to 19 (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