Michigan SB1142: Human services: medical services; coverage for prosthetics; expand. Amends sec. 109 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109).

What the bill says

To amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45.

From the introduced text, September 9, 2026:

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 109. (1) An eligible individual may receive the following medical services under this act: (a) Hospital services that an eligible individual may receive consist of medical, surgical, or obstetrical care, together with necessary drugs, X-rays, physical therapy, prosthesis, prostheses, transportation, and nursing care incident to the medical, surgical, or obstetrical care. The period of inpatient hospital service must be the minimum period necessary in this type of facility for the proper care and treatment of the individual. Necessary hospitalization to provide dental care must be provided if certified by the attending dentist with the approval of the department. An individual who is receiving medical treatment as an inpatient because of a diagnosis of mental disease may receive service under this section, notwithstanding the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106. The department must pay for hospital services according to the state plan for medical assistance adopted under section 10 and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Coverage of prostheses under this subdivision must include all materials and components necessary to use the devices, instruction to the eligible individual on …

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Sponsors

• Hertel, Kevin (D, 12) · primary sponsor
• Wojno, Paul (D, 10)

Latest actions

1. September 22, 2026: SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: PAUL WOJNO
2. September 9, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
3. September 9, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL

Common questions

What is SB1142?

SB1142 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Human services: medical services; coverage for prosthetics; expand. Amends sec. 109 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109).

What does SB1142 do?

In its own words: To amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45.

What is the status of SB1142?

In committee as of September 22, 2026. Latest action: SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: PAUL WOJNO (September 22, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1142?

Hertel, Kevin (D, 12), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB1142?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1142