Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB1159: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for examinations and medications related to breast cancer; provide for. Amends sec. 3406d of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406d).
Status: In committee, September 10, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3406d (MCL 500.3406d), as amended by 2016 PA 276.
From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3406d (MCL 500.3406d), as amended by 2016 PA 276. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 3406d. (1) Subject to dollar limits, deductibles, and coinsurance provisions that are not less favorable than those for physical illness generally, an An insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy shall offer or include coverage for breast cancer diagnostic services, breast cancer outpatient treatment services, and breast cancer rehabilitative services, diagnostic breast examinations, and supplemental breast examinations. (2) Subject to dollar limits, deductibles, and coinsurance provisions that are not less favorable than those for physical illness generally, an An insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy shall offer or include the following coverage for breast cancer screening mammography: (a) If performed on a woman an individual 35 years of age or older and under 40 years of age, coverage for 1 screening mammography examination during that 5-year period. (b) If performed on a woman an individual 40 years of age or older, coverage for 1 screening mammography examination every calendar year. (3) Coverage under this section is not subject to dollar limits, deductibles, or copayments. (4) (3) As used in …
Sponsors
- Damoose, John (R, 37) · primary sponsor
- Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
- Bellino, Joseph (R, 16)
- Klinefelt, Veronica (D, 11)
- Geiss, Erika (D, 1)
- Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN DAMOOSE
Subjects: Insurance: health insurers
Common questions
- What is SB1159?
- SB1159 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (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).
- What does SB1159 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3406d (MCL 500.3406d), as amended by 2016 PA 276.
- What is the status of SB1159?
- In committee as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY (September 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1159?
- Damoose, John (R, 37), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1159?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1159
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