HOUSE BILL NO. 5170

October 17, 2023, Introduced by Reps. Brenda Carter, Hood, Conlin, Rheingans, Brixie, Edwards, Morse, Dievendorf, MacDonell, Hill, Young, Steckloff, Price, Brabec, Neeley, O'Neal, Haadsma, Scott, Arbit, Tsernoglou, Byrnes, Grant, Glanville, Stone, Miller, Wilson, Fitzgerald, Farhat and Aiyash and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled

"The insurance code of 1956,"

(MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 3406z. An insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy shall provide coverage for mental health screenings during the postpartum period after giving birth.