Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5352: Health: immunizations; responsibilities of the Michigan advisory committee on immunizations; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9225.

HB 5352 requires Michigan's Department of Health to consult the Michigan Advisory Committee on Immunizations on three key areas: reviewing childhood vaccine requirements based on recommendations from major medical organizations (like the CDC and AAP), creating evidence-based materials about vaccine risks and benefits, and identifying policy changes to reduce preventable diseases. This bill directly affects the Department of Health and the Advisory Committee by mandating their collaboration on vaccine policy updates. The key mechanism is a formal consultation requirement for reviewing vaccine lists, developing public information, and proposing policy adjustments. The bill aims to align Michigan's immunization policies with current scientific guidelines from recognized health authorities. It does not change existing vaccine requirements but establishes a process for future updates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates collaboration to review vaccine requirements, create evidence-based materials, and reduce preventable diseases, strengthening public health immunization programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5345: Children: child care; requirement for licensed child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes to maintain up-to-date information of immunization rates among children in their care and staff on site; provide for. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding sec. 16a.

HB 5345 requires child care centers in Michigan serving more than 12 children to track and report immunization rates for enrolled children and staff starting June 1, 2028. It mandates that centers provide parents with anonymous, aggregated data on vaccination status (fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated, or exempt due to medical, religious, or philosophical reasons) and post this information publicly on their website or in a visible location at the facility. The bill applies only to licensed child care centers, not group or family child care homes, and requires centers to convert all data to anonymous, aggregated form before sharing. This is a transparency measure focused on providing parents with clear, factual information about immunization rates within the child care setting.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates immunization rate tracking/reporting for child care centers, advancing public health surveillance to protect community health through transparent vaccination data sharing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5387: Law enforcement: reports; missing senior or vulnerable adult alert; including missing veterans at risk. Amends sec. 2 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.712).

HB 5387 amends Michigan's "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act" to specifically include "missing veterans at risk" in the definition of persons eligible for emergency alerts. The bill defines a "missing veteran at risk" as an active-duty service member or veteran reported missing with a documented physical or mental health condition. This change directly affects veterans who go missing and have health conditions, ensuring they are covered under the same alert protocols as seniors and vulnerable adults. The law does not create new procedures but clarifies who qualifies for existing emergency reporting mechanisms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly includes documented physical/mental health conditions in alert protocols for missing veterans, directly supporting mental health access under emergency response.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends alert system to include 'missing veterans at risk' with health conditions, ensuring same emergency protocols as seniors. Directly enhances veteran safety coverage under existing law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 9, 2025

HB 5303: Human services: medical services; Medicaid managed care contract with pharmacy benefit manager; modify. Amends sec. 105i of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.105i).

HB 5303 modifies Michigan's Medicaid managed care contracts to ensure fair reimbursement for small pharmacies (with 7 or fewer retail outlets). It requires pharmacy benefit managers to use specific payment methods - such as the lesser of national average drug costs plus a professional fee or a pharmacy's usual charge - and prohibits them from taking part of that fee. The bill also mandates transparent pricing (disclosing administrative fees as a percentage) and bans new or excessive fee increases beyond inflation. These changes directly affect Medicaid managed care organizations and small pharmacies serving Michigan Medicaid patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures fair reimbursement for small pharmacies in Medicaid, prevents fee abuse, mandates transparent pricing, and protects access to medications - directly advancing patient access and pharmacy participation in healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 226: A resolution to urge the United States Department of Education to reject the recommended definition of “professional degree” and instead adopt a more accurate and consistent definition.

This resolution urges the U.S. Department of Education to reject a proposed definition of "professional degree" that would exclude many health care education programs from federal student loan eligibility. It specifically targets programs like physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, and physician assistant studies - classified under CIP Code 51 - which would lose access to loans under the current proposal. The bill requests the Department instead adopt a definition based on required practice credentials, not program length or historical classification, to maintain consistent eligibility. This change aims to prevent worsening health care workforce shortages, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents defunding of health care education programs by preserving federal student loan eligibility for nursing, physical therapy, and similar fields under CIP Code 51.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents defunding of healthcare education programs (nursing, PT, etc.) by ensuring federal student loan eligibility, directly supporting healthcare workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPreserves federal student loan access for healthcare education programs (nursing, physical therapy), enabling workforce development in critical labor sectors affected by proposed definition changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5354: Health: pharmaceuticals; authority of certain physicians issuing standing orders; provide for. Amends secs. 9204 & 17744e of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9204 & 333.17744e).

HB 5354 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to allow pharmacists and community-based organizations to dispense or administer opioid antagonists (like naloxone) under standing orders issued by the chief medical executive during public health emergencies or when prescription requirements conflict with public health needs. It specifies conditions for issuing these orders - such as protecting public health during emergencies or ensuring access without individual prescriptions - and requires detailed documentation in each standing order. The bill also provides liability protection for pharmacists, community organizations, and health department staff acting under these orders, unless the action involves willful misconduct or gross negligence. Standing orders expire after 1 year (for non-emergency uses) or 6 months (for emergencies), with extensions requiring public justification on the state health department website.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to naloxone during public health emergencies via standing orders, improving emergency response to opioid overdoses without individual prescriptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 23, 2025

HB 5406: Insurance: health insurers; organ transplant coverage; prohibit if the organ is from a country known for organ harvesting. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ww.

HB 5406 would prohibit Michigan health insurers from covering organ transplants if the procedure occurs in China or another country designated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as engaging in forced organ harvesting, or if the organ originated from such a country. It applies to all health insurance policies issued or renewed in Michigan and requires the health department director to designate which countries fall under this prohibition. The bill defines "forced organ harvesting" as organ removal through coercion, abduction, deception, or abuse of power. This policy change would directly affect patients seeking transplants involving organs from designated countries and insurers offering coverage for such procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits health insurers from covering transplants from designated countries, restricting patient access to specific organ transplant services under insurance coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 5431: School aid: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 11s, 33, 201 & 236 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.) & adds secs. 27g, 97h, 201j, 201k & 236t.

HB 5431 allocates supplemental funding for Michigan public schools, primarily targeting districts affected by drinking water emergencies. It provides $10 million from the state school aid fund and $4.8 million from the general fund (2025-2026) for districts with at least 4,500 students (or 2,600+ post-2016) in cities with declared water emergencies, to hire staff like nurses and mental health workers and provide related services. The bill also allocates $12.5 million for educator talent programs through intermediate districts. All funds require reporting on service usage and must be expended by 2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $14.8M (state school aid + general fund) for school staff/services, increasing public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $14.8M (state/general funds) for school staff hiring and mental health services in districts with water emergencies, directly supporting student well-being and educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $4.8M general fund for mental health workers/nurses in schools with water emergencies, directly funding healthcare services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding Student Health Teachers Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 5446: Health occupations: health professionals; licensure of naturopathic doctors; provide for. Amends secs. 16265, 17708 & 18001 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16265 et seq.) & adds sec. 16348a & pt. 186.

HB 5446 modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to clarify how naturopathic doctors may use professional titles and expand their practice authority. It requires naturopathic doctors to specify "of naturopathic medicine" when using "doctor" titles (e.g., "Dr. Jane Smith, of naturopathic medicine"). The bill also adds a provision requiring the state to set annual fees for naturopathic licensure to cover administrative costs. Additionally, it explicitly includes "licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine" in the definition of "prescriber," allowing them to prescribe medications under the same framework as other licensed health professionals. These changes directly affect naturopathic doctors seeking licensure or practicing in Michigan.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands naturopathic doctors' practice authority and clarifies title usage, improving access to alternative healthcare services within Michigan's public health framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Dec 2, 2025

SB 718: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for treatment of menopause and perimenopause symptoms and waiver of prior authorization for prescription drugs or treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406zz.

This bill requires Michigan health insurers to cover medically necessary treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including FDA-approved hormone therapy. It specifically prohibits insurers from demanding prior authorization, step therapy, or "fail-first" protocols for hormone therapy prescriptions related to these conditions. The law applies directly to health insurance policies sold in Michigan and affects patients experiencing menopause or perimenopause symptoms who seek treatment. Key provisions ensure coverage for treatments without additional administrative barriers typically imposed by insurers. The bill defines menopause as permanent cessation of menstruation and perimenopause as the transitional phase before menopause.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for menopause/perimenopause treatments without prior authorization, improving patient access and removing barriers to care for specified health conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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