Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 5988 — Insurance: health insurers; coverage for step therapy; modify. Amends sec. 3406t of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406t).

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 05/19/2026

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill modifies requirements for health insurers regarding step therapy and synchronization of prescription drugs.

This bill amends the insurance code to require health insurers to support synchronizing multiple maintenance prescriptions if agreed upon by the patient, physician, and pharmacist. It also outlines conditions for step therapy protocols to ensure they follow established clinical guidelines.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may improve access to synchronized medication for workers managing chronic conditions.

Summary

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for step therapy; modify. Amends sec. 3406t of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406t).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 05/19/2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5988 do?
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for step therapy; modify. Amends sec. 3406t of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406t).
Who sponsors HB 5988?
HB 5988 is sponsored by Mike McFall (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5988?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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