Healthcare

passed both · Michigan · Senate Aug 25, 2026

SB 1052: Human services: medical services; definition of kickbacks or bribes; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1977 PA 72 (MCL 400.604).

This bill updates Michigan's Medicaid False Claims Act to clarify what counts as an illegal kickback or bribe in the medical services sector. It maintains the existing rule that offering or receiving payments to refer patients for services is a felony punishable by up to four years in prison or a fine of $30,000. The legislation adds a specific exemption stating that "model arrangements" and "model patient incentives" approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are not considered illegal kickbacks. This change aims to provide legal clarity for healthcare providers participating in federal-approved incentive programs while preserving penalties for other forms of improper referral payments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens fraud prevention in Medicaid by clarifying kickback rules, protecting patient rights and healthcare integrity.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4103: Health occupations: occupational therapists; occupational therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16188. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4104'25

HB 4103 adds a new section to Michigan's health occupations law to implement an occupational therapy licensure compact. This bill allows occupational therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses, and vice versa for therapists from other compact states. It directly affects occupational therapists seeking to work across state lines, reducing barriers to practice. The compact mechanism establishes standardized licensing requirements among participating states, streamlining the process for therapists to provide services in multiple jurisdictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces licensing barriers for occupational therapists, improving cross-state access to healthcare services and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4104: Health occupations: occupational therapists; licensure process for occupational therapists; modify to incorporate occupational therapy licensure compact. Amends secs. 16345, 18301 & 18305 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16345 et seq.) & adds secs. 18303a & 18303b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4103'25

HB 4104 updates Michigan's occupational therapy licensing rules to join a multi-state licensure compact. This would allow occupational therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill modifies existing law to align with the compact's standards and adds new sections for implementation. It directly affects occupational therapists seeking to work across state lines within the compact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state practice for occupational therapists, improving patient access to healthcare services without additional licensing barriers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4101: Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16187a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4102'25

HB 4101 establishes Michigan's participation in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, enabling physical therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. This directly affects physical therapists seeking to work across state lines, particularly those in states already part of the compact. The key mechanism is adopting a standardized licensing framework that allows reciprocal practice privileges among participating states. The bill amends Michigan's public health code to align with the compact's requirements, creating a streamlined process for interstate practice. It does not change existing licensure standards within Michigan but facilitates mobility for licensed physical therapists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state practice for physical therapists, improving access to healthcare services without additional licensing barriers for medical professionals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4309: Health occupations: physician's assistants; physician's assistants licensure compact; provide for. Amends secs. 16337 & 18001 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16337 & 333.18001) & adds secs. 16187d, 17011b, 17061a, 17511b & 18011b.

HB 4309 establishes a licensure compact for physician's assistants, allowing them licensed in one participating state to practice in other participating states without needing separate licenses. This directly affects physician's assistants seeking to work across state lines and patients in states participating in the compact. The bill creates legal mechanisms by amending existing law to enable reciprocal licensing agreements between states, removing barriers for PAs to provide care in multiple jurisdictions. It provides the framework for states to join the compact through mutual recognition of licenses, streamlining practice for qualified professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensing barriers for PAs across state lines, improving patient access to healthcare services by enabling reciprocal practice.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 1042: Trade: business practices; excessively increased pricing for certain goods and services during a declared state of emergency; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1041'26, SB 1043'26

This bill establishes the Commodities and Emergency Services and Supplies Pricing Protection Act to stop businesses from raising prices unfairly during a declared state of emergency. It specifically targets sales of building materials, food, emergency supplies, medical items, and general goods, defining an illegal price hike as an increase of more than 20% compared to pre-emergency rates unless the seller can prove higher costs. The law prohibits charging or offering these items at excessively high prices and grants prosecutors the power to investigate violations by demanding documents and testimony from suspected violators.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects medical items from price gouging during emergencies, ensuring affordable access to essential healthcare supplies.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 1011: Insurance: pools; small business health pool; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding ch. 71A.

SB 1011 creates a new state-regulated program called a small business health pool to offer health coverage to Michigan employers with fewer than 500 employees and eligible self-employed individuals. This initiative requires these businesses to join a nonprofit sponsoring association that meets specific financial and operational standards, ensuring the group is stable and has a legitimate business purpose beyond just providing insurance. The bill establishes rules for how these pools operate, allowing them to be fully insured, level-funded, or self-funded while mandating that they cover essential health benefits and cannot discriminate based on health status or claims history. Additionally, the legislation creates a state-funded reinsurance program to reimburse 60% of catastrophic claims between $75,000 and $250,000 per person to help stabilize premiums. The Department of Insurance will oversee the program by reviewing financial solvency and compliance, but it will not approve insurance rates except for fully insured products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a new health pool to expand coverage access for small businesses and self-employed individuals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 976: Insurance: health insurers; health insurance policy; include provision related to Michigan health insurance exchange act. Amends sec. 2212a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2212a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26

This bill amends Michigan's insurance code to require health insurers to provide consumers with a plain English summary of their policies and detailed information upon request. The legislation mandates that these summaries clearly explain coverage benefits, costs, exceptions, and renewal terms, while also ensuring policies are printed in a readable font size without highlighting specific text. Additionally, the bill requires insurers to disclose provider network details, professional credentials, and financial arrangements when asked, and it sets specific deadlines for delivering this information to applicants and policyholders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances consumer protection by requiring clear policy summaries and network disclosures, improving patient access and understanding of healthcare benefits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 974: Insurance: health insurers; updated references to reflect the enactment of the Michigan health insurance exchange act; provide for. Amends secs. 1261, 1262, 1262a & 1264 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1261 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26

SB 974 updates Michigan's insurance code to align with the state's health insurance exchange by clarifying definitions for roles such as navigators and certified application counselors. The bill establishes strict rules requiring these individuals to be state-certified before they can receive funding or assist consumers with health plan enrollment. It explicitly prohibits them from selling insurance or recommending specific plans, ensuring they provide only impartial information about available coverage options. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the state director implement a certification program including background checks and privacy training to protect consumer data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens the health insurance exchange by establishing certification rules for navigators, ensuring impartial consumer assistance and protecting patient rights during enrollment.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 975: Insurance: health benefits; certification for qualified health plan and qualified dental plan; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406mm. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26

This bill directs the state insurance director to work with the Michigan health insurance exchange to officially certify qualified health and dental plans. It requires the director to create specific rules for this certification process while maintaining the authority to regulate insurance businesses and exempt these plans from certain laws. The legislation defines qualified plans using existing terms from the Michigan health insurance exchange act and includes a provision that it only takes effect if a related companion bill is also passed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes certification for qualified health and dental plans, strengthening the regulatory framework to ensure valid coverage options.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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