2023 House Bill 5313

Insurance: health benefits; pap smears; require to be covered in certain cases.

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

House Fiscal Agency Analysis

Mandates that health insurance policies in Michigan, which offer gynecological coverage, must include coverage for at least one Pap smear every three years for women aged 21 and older.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 9, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Noah Arbit (D-20), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Rachel Hood (D-81), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Christine Morse (D-40), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Stephanie Young (D-16), Brenda Carter (D-53) and Kelly Breen (D-21)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy