Insurance: health insurers; coverage for examinations and medications related to breast cancer; provide for. Amends sec. 3406d of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406d).
Key claim: A newly introduced Senate bill would require Michigan health insurers to cover examinations and medications related to breast cancer.
Abstract
(SB1159 · 103rd Legislature) Insurance: health insurers; coverage for examinations and medications related to breast cancer; provide for. Amends sec. 3406d of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406d). Sponsor: Sen. John Damoose ® + 5 co-sponsors In committee: S Health Policy Latest action (2026-09-10): Referred To Committee On Health Policy
Why this matters
Michigan already mandates certain breast cancer screening coverage under MCL 500.3406d, and this bill would expand insurer obligations to include additional examinations and medications. If enacted, it would broaden the set of breast cancer services insured Michiganders can access without separate coverage disputes, joining a growing list of state-level insurance mandates.