Insurance: health insurers; coverage for immunization agents and certain laboratory tests administered and ordered by a pharmacist; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406kk.
Starting in 2026, health insurance plans in Michigan that currently cover immunizations must also cover specific services provided by pharmacists. This includes vaccines administered by qualified agents, laboratory tests, and medications dispensed at network pharmacies under existing public health laws. While these services must be covered, insurers can still apply standard rules such as prior authorization and cost-sharing fees like deductibles or copays. The law directly affects health insurance companies and their policyholders by expanding the scope of pharmacy-based care that must be included in coverage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 11, 2024
Last action Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Dec 11, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/11/2024
lower
Dec 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 482 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Dec 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-1) CONCURRED IN
upper
Dec 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Dec 5, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Dec 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Sep 11, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
upper
Sep 11, 2024
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Sylvia Santana
DDemocratic
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