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