Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.
This bill requires Michigan's medical assistance program to cover group prenatal care services for pregnant individuals. It defines these services as a series of visits held in a group setting that includes health assessments, social and clinical support, and educational activities designed to foster peer-to-peer interaction. By mandating this coverage, the legislation aims to provide a family-centered environment where pregnant people can receive care and support together.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 14, 2024
Last action Dec 12, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Dec 12, 2024
How they voted
25–2
Passed
Total votes 27
Dec 12, 2024
D
Democratic13
100% Yea
R
Republican14
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Dec 12, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/12/2024
lower
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 509 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
upper
Nov 14, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
upper
Nov 14, 2024
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Stephanie Chang
DDemocratic
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