Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5512: Insurance: health insurers; procedures and timelines for the credentialing of health care providers; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406uu. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5513'26

HB 5512 sets clear timelines for health insurers to process applications from healthcare providers seeking to join their provider networks. Insurers must acknowledge receipt within 7 days, notify providers of incomplete applications within 30 days (giving them 30 days to fix issues), and complete the credentialing process within 60 days total. If approved, insurers must reimburse providers for covered services starting from when the completed application was received. This directly affects doctors, clinics, and other healthcare providers applying to be in insurer networks, ensuring faster access to network participation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets strict timelines for insurer credentialing, improving provider network access and patient care by reducing delays in provider enrollment and reimbursement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medical Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 805: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 21211, 21213, 21215, 21217, 21219, 21221, 21223, 21227 & 21231 to pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0803'26, SB 0804'26, SB 0806'26

SB 805 establishes licensing requirements for standalone hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinics in Michigan. It mandates that these facilities obtain state licensure, appoint a qualified medical director and safety coordinator, comply with NFPA 99 safety standards, and meet FDA-approved treatment protocols. Clinics must display their license/permit and accreditation publicly, provide patients with clear information about treatment risks, FDA-approved uses, and insurance coverage limitations, and obtain written consent before treatment. The bill directly affects clinic operators, healthcare providers, and patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy, ensuring standardized safety and transparency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates safety standards, medical oversight, and patient transparency for hyperbaric therapy facilities, protecting patient safety and informed consent in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medical Licensing Primary Care

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5606: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027 for human services; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5606 allocates funding for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to support human services programs during fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill creates the formal appropriation act that authorizes the department to spend these funds on services like Medicaid, food assistance, and child welfare programs. This is a routine funding measure that directly affects MDHHS operations and the state's human services recipients, without changing program policies or eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for MDHHS human services programs, supporting essential public services without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funding for Medicaid, food assistance, and child welfare programs under MDHHS, directly supporting healthcare services without policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medicaid

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5572: Property tax: exemptions; exemption of real and personal property owned and occupied by a nonprofit corporation; modify. Amends sec. 7o of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7o).

HB 5572 modifies Michigan's property tax exemption rules to expand eligibility for certain nonprofits. It adds a new exemption for conservation organizations maintaining nature areas open to the public for activities like hiking and bird watching. The bill also clarifies that nonprofits providing healthcare services (such as nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or adult foster care) qualify for tax exemptions if they meet specific licensing requirements. This change directly affects nonprofit hospitals, educational institutions, conservation groups, and healthcare providers seeking property tax relief.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for nonprofits, reducing state tax revenue and weakening government fiscal resources.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax exemptions for conservation nonprofits maintaining public nature areas (hiking/bird watching), directly advancing environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies tax exemptions for healthcare nonprofits (nursing homes, adult foster care), reducing operational costs to support service provision.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Conservation Long-Term Care

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5605: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027 for public health; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5605 allocates state funding for public health programs under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It establishes specific budget amounts to support existing public health initiatives, including disease prevention, health services, and community health programs. The bill directly affects DHHS operations and the public health programs funded through this appropriation. It does not create new policies but provides the necessary financial resources for current public health services during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding for public health programs under DHHS, supporting fiscal management of essential services without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funding for public health programs under DHHS, supporting disease prevention and community health initiatives without defunding existing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5590: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 21211, 21213, 21215, 21217, 21219, 21221, 21223, 21227 & 21231 to pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5591'26, HB 5592'26, HB 5593'26

HB 5590 requires freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities (which use pressurized oxygen chambers for medical treatment) to obtain state licensure. It directly affects facility owners, operators, medical directors, and safety coordinators by mandating specific qualifications, safety protocols (like NFPA 99 compliance), and accreditation standards. Facilities must publicly display licenses, accreditation, FDA-approved treatment indications, and safety rules, and provide patients with written information about risks, benefits, and insurance coverage limitations. The bill also requires facilities to document compliance with safety standards and patient consent forms detailing FDA-approved uses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates licensure, safety protocols (NFPA 99), and accreditation for hyperbaric facilities to ensure patient safety and quality standards, advancing healthcare service regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medical Licensing

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5514: Children: other; prohibition of use of certain restraints while transporting youths to certain qualified residential treatment programs; provide for. Creates new act.

HB 5514, the "Preventing Restraints in Youth Transport Act," prohibits youth transportation companies from using visual (e.g., blindfolds), mechanical (e.g., handcuffs), or most physical restraints when moving minors to qualified residential treatment programs. Exceptions allow physical restraints only if immediate serious harm is likely, staff are trained, and restraints are used for the shortest time necessary. Violations carry civil fines up to $1,000. The bill directly affects transportation providers and the minors they transport during these journeys.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits unnecessary restraints during transport to mental health treatment programs, protecting patient safety and rights. Directly aligns with mental health service standards and patient care protocols.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5496: Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age. Creates new act.

HB 5496 imposes a 32% excise tax on the purchase price of wireless communications devices (like smartphones) sold primarily for use by individuals under 18 years old, effective January 1, 2026. The tax is collected at the point of sale by retailers, similar to other state taxes, and applies only to devices that support internet, apps, or multimedia - excluding basic telephones. All tax revenue flows into a new "Children's Mental Health and Safety Fund" in the state treasury, which must be used exclusively for mental health and safety programs for children as defined by existing law. The fund’s money remains available annually and cannot be redirected to the general state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new excise tax to fund Children's Mental Health and Safety Fund, directly increasing state revenue for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates Children's Mental Health Fund using tax revenue, directly funding mental health services under healthcare topic per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5488: Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age. Amends sec. 20950 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5489'26

HB 5488 lowers the minimum age requirement for licensure as a medical first responder or emergency medical technician (EMT) in Michigan from 18 to 17 years old. It amends Section 20950 of the Public Health Code (MCL 333.20950), specifically changing the age requirement in subsection (2)(a) from "18 years of age or older" to allow 17-year-olds to apply. The bill does not alter other licensing requirements, such as education programs, passing exams administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or military service pathways. This change directly affects 17-year-olds seeking these emergency medical services roles who previously could not obtain licensure until age 18.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLowers EMT licensure age from 18 to 17, expanding workforce access to emergency medical services and improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 765: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for a menopause navigator program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 765 allocates $10 million from the state general fund to create a menopause navigator program under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The program provides resources and support for women managing menopause-related health concerns, as defined in the state's public health code. The funds must be used exclusively for this purpose, with no other designated uses specified in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M from state general fund for new menopause program, increasing public health spending per appropriations language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $10M for menopause navigator program under DHHS, providing direct healthcare resources for women's health concerns as defined in public health code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Public Health

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