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MI HB4704
MI HB4704Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.
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Introduced
06/26/2025
06/26/2025
In Committee
06/26/2025
06/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled"The social welfare act,"(MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109t.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's social welfare act to require the state's medical assistance program to provide coverage for group prenatal care services starting on the bill's effective date. Group prenatal care services are defined as a series of prenatal visits conducted in a group setting that follow an evidence-based model. These services go beyond traditional medical check-ups by incorporating health assessments, social and clinical support, and educational activities in a family-centered environment. A key feature of these group services is peer-to-peer interaction, which allows pregnant individuals to support and learn from each other throughout their pregnancy and into early childhood. By mandating coverage for these comprehensive group prenatal care services, the bill aims to enhance maternal health support and potentially improve pregnancy outcomes by providing a more holistic approach to prenatal care.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (22)
Jennifer Wortz (R)*,
Timmy Beson (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Nancy DeBoer (R),
Joseph Fox (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Luke Meerman (R),
Tonya Myers Phillips (D),
Pat Outman (R),
Brad Paquette (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Rachelle Smit (R),
Donni Steele (R),
Jamie Thompson (R),
Mark Tisdel (R),
Curt VanderWall (R),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
House Insurance (12:00:00 10/22/2025 Room 521, House Office Building) (on 10/22/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4704 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4703-D049VG5H.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4704.htm |
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