2023 House Bill 5339

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for step therapy; modify.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3406t (MCL 500.3406t), as added by 2016 PA 38.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Mandates that Michigan health insurance policies with prescription drug coverage include a synchronization program for refilling multiple maintenance prescription drugs for individuals with chronic conditions, upon agreement between the patient, their physician, and a pharmacist.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 14, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Mike McFall (D-8) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Noah Arbit (D-20), Natalie Price (D-5), Jason Morgan (D-23), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Kara Hope (D-74), Rachel Hood (D-81), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Regina Weiss (D-6), Julie Brixie (D-73), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Abraham Aiyash (D-9), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Brenda Carter (D-53) and Dylan Wegela (D-26)

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services