Human services: medical services; basic health program for certain low-income residents; establish. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding secs. 112l, 112m, 112n, 112o & 112p.
Key claim: This Senate bill would create a new state basic health program to provide medical coverage to certain low-income Michigan residents who are not already covered.
Abstract
(SB1152 · 103rd Legislature) Human services: medical services; basic health program for certain low-income residents; establish. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding secs. 112l, 112m, 112n, 112o & 112p. Sponsor: Sen. John Cherry (D) In committee: S Health Policy Latest action (2026-09-09): Referred To Committee On Health Policy
Why this matters
A state Basic Health Program is an ACA-authorized option that sits between Medicaid and Marketplace coverage, typically serving residents with incomes just above Medicaid eligibility. If enacted, it would create a new coverage tier in Michigan’s safety net, potentially shifting enrollees away from the state-based exchange and altering DHHS coverage responsibilities.