2024 Senate Bill 738

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for antineoplastic drugs; expand.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3406e (MCL 500.3406e), as amended by 2016 PA 276.

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The bill requires Michigan health insurance policies to cover FDA-approved antineoplastic drugs, including genetic and immunotherapy treatments, even for off-label uses, under specified conditions.

Introduced in the Senate

March 5, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Erika Geiss (D-1), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Ruth Johnson (R-24), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Sue Shink (D-14), Ed McBroom (R-38) and Stephanie Chang (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection

Dec. 11, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 12, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole