Michigan SB1149: Insurance: health insurers; physical therapy requirement for lumbar epidural steroid injection; eliminate. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ww.

What the bill says

To amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ww.

From the introduced text, September 9, 2026:

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ww. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 3406ww. An insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy shall provide coverage for a cervical, thoracic, and lumbar epidural steroid injection for acute radiculopathy with chronic pain that impacts the quality of life of an individual as determined by a provider without requiring any additional conditions for coverage.

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Sponsors

• Geiss, Erika (D, 1) · primary sponsor
• Santana, Sylvia (D, 2)

Latest actions

1. September 22, 2026: SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: SYLVIA SANTANA
2. September 9, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
3. September 9, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ERIKA GEISS

Common questions

What is SB1149?

SB1149 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Insurance: health insurers; physical therapy requirement for lumbar epidural steroid injection; eliminate. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ww.

What does SB1149 do?

In its own words: To amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ww.

What is the status of SB1149?

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

Who sponsored SB1149?

Geiss, Erika (D, 1), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB1149?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1149