Signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands Medicaid coverage of birth expenses by eliminating a clause that denies coverage under certain circumstances in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Expands Medicaid coverage of birth expenses to include any funeral expenses or other costs associated with pregnancy or the birth of a child by eliminating a clause that denies coverage under certain circumstances in Michigan (Sec. 2).

• Defines “Medicaid” as the medical assistance program administered by this state under section 105 of the Social Welfare Act (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not prohibit the Department of Community Health from seeking reimbursement of expenses from a party or other person, including an insurer, by a legal procedure other than an action under this act.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands Medicaid coverage of birth expenses by eliminating a clause that denies coverage under certain circumstances in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Expands Medicaid coverage of birth expenses to include any funeral expenses or other costs associated with pregnancy or the birth of a child by eliminating a clause that denies coverage under certain circumstances in Michigan (Sec. 2).

• Defines “Medicaid” as the medical assistance program administered by this state under section 105 of the Social Welfare Act (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not prohibit the Department of Community Health from seeking reimbursement of expenses from a party or other person, including an insurer, by a legal procedure other than an action under this act.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text