Healthcare

passed · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 6072: Health facilities: hospitals; certain hospital financial assistance policies; make subject to the hospital financial assistance act. Amends sec. 17 of 1913 PA 350 (MCL 331.167). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6071'26

HB 6072 requires hospital boards in Michigan to follow the existing Hospital Financial Assistance Act when deciding how to provide financial help to patients. This change ensures that the rules for determining who qualifies for charity care and setting fees are consistent with state standards rather than being set solely by individual hospital boards. The bill only becomes active if a companion bill, HB 6071, is also passed into law. It directly affects public hospital trustees and the patients they serve by standardizing assistance policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates consistent financial assistance policies to ensure patients receive charity care according to state standards, protecting patient access and rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SR 129: A resolution to recognize June 9, 2026, as Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Day.

This resolution designates June 9, 2026, as Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Day to raise awareness about a rare kidney disease that causes scarring and can lead to kidney failure. The bill directly affects patients, their families, and healthcare providers by aiming to highlight the challenges of diagnosis and the need for better access to treatments. It does not change any laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to support advocacy efforts and encourage early detection for those impacted by the condition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness for a rare kidney disease to improve diagnosis and access to treatments, aligning with patient support indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 6117: Health facilities: hospitals; health care cost reduction fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6116'26, HB 6118'26

This bill creates a new state fund called the Health Care Cost Reduction Fund to collect and manage money from civil fines related to hospital regulations. The fund will be administered by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which will use the money to support a specific grant program for health care costs. The bill also establishes that this new fund cannot become active unless two other related bills are passed into law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a fund to collect fines and use them to support a grant program for healthcare costs, indicating a supportive stance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 6028: Courts: veteran's court; veterans treatment court; modify. Amends secs. 1200, 1201, 1203, 1205, 1206 & 1209 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1200 et seq.).

This bill modifies Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to update the definitions and operational requirements for veterans treatment courts. It clarifies who qualifies as a veteran for these programs, including those with specific service-connected mental health conditions, and establishes a non-adversarial approach that integrates drug, alcohol, and mental health treatment with the justice system. To implement these courts, the legislation requires local courts to form formal agreements with prosecutors, defense attorneys, community providers, and the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure coordinated support and monitoring. Additionally, the bill allows for transferring eligible participants between jurisdictions to ensure access to these specialized programs when local options are unavailable.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens veterans treatment courts by clarifying eligibility and integrating rehabilitation, reducing recidivism through a non-adversarial approach.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens mental health services by integrating treatment with the justice system and clarifying eligibility for veterans.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands veteran benefits by creating/modifying treatment courts to provide integrated mental health and substance abuse services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed both · Michigan · Senate Aug 25, 2026

SB 1013: Insurance: no-fault; price optimization use in determining insurance rates; prohibit. Amends secs. 2109 & 2119 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2109 & 500.2119).

This bill prohibits insurance companies in Michigan from using price optimization techniques when setting rates. It defines price optimization as adjusting premiums based on factors unrelated to risk, such as a customer's willingness to pay or their likelihood of switching providers. The law also bans insurers from penalizing customers for shopping around, canceling policies early, or complaining about their coverage. By outlawing these practices, the bill aims to ensure that insurance rates are determined solely by the risk of loss or expense rather than a consumer's financial behavior.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by prohibiting insurers from penalizing customers for shopping or complaining, ensuring fair pricing.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1037: Health occupations: respiratory therapists; respiratory care interstate compact; provide for. Amends sec. 18701 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18701) & adds secs. 16187h & 18703a.

This bill establishes Michigan as a participant in the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, a formal agreement designed to allow licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other member states. By joining this compact, the state aims to improve patient access to care, support military families, and address workforce shortages by creating a streamlined pathway for professionals to work across state lines. The legislation creates a commission to oversee the agreement and includes specific definitions and rules for how out-of-state therapists can legally provide services within Michigan.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to respiratory care and addresses workforce shortages by enabling interstate practice.90% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 6073: Consumer credit: credit reports and reporting agencies; collection and reporting of medical debt information; regulate. Creates new act.

This bill, known as the Medical Debt Act, prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt in credit reports and bars creditors from reporting such debts to these agencies. It also prevents lenders from using unpaid medical bills as a negative factor when making credit decisions, with the exception of large mortgage loans exceeding federal limits. Additionally, the law restricts collection agencies from falsely claiming that medical debt will be reported on a consumer's credit file. These measures aim to protect individuals from having their medical financial obligations negatively impact their creditworthiness and future borrowing opportunities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by preventing medical debt from damaging credit scores, reducing financial barriers to healthcare.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 6118: Health facilities: other; certain acquisitions and mergers involving a health facility or agency; regulate. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6116'26, HB 6117'26

This bill, known as the Health Facility Consolidation Prevention Act, regulates mergers and acquisitions of health facilities in Michigan by requiring approval from the Hospital Cost Review Board before they can proceed. It establishes a new assessment tax on these transactions, with the collected funds directed toward a state health care cost reduction fund, while also outlining specific civil penalties for non-compliance. The legislation applies to large consolidations but includes exemptions for smaller facilities with combined annual revenues under $10 million or those owned by individual health professionals. Applicants must submit detailed financial data and evidence of how the merger will impact service availability and pricing to the board before receiving authorization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new assessment tax on health facility mergers to fund a state health care cost reduction fund, directly advancing fiscal management and budget goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a fund to reduce healthcare costs and regulates mergers to prevent market consolidation, aiming to protect patient access and affordability.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 6119: Labor: fair employment practices; certain noncompete agreements for physicians; prohibit. Amends sec. 4a of 1984 PA 274 (MCL 445.774a).

This bill prohibits large employers in Michigan from requiring physicians to sign noncompete agreements, aiming to give doctors more freedom in choosing future employment. It defines a large employer as one with annual revenue exceeding $2 billion or its subsidiaries, while still allowing such agreements for smaller companies or for physicians moving to other large employers. The law applies only to noncompete contracts created after the bill is enacted and declares any existing agreements between large employers and physicians that violate this rule as invalid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits restrictive noncompete agreements for physicians, aiming to increase doctor mobility and improve patient access to care.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits restrictive noncompete agreements for physicians, protecting worker mobility and rights.95% confidence

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