2017 House Bill 4403 / Public Act 253

Include opioid addiction in medical welfare coverage

Introduced in the House

March 23, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Andy Schor (D-68)

To include acute treatment services and clinical stabilization services for opioid addiction among the medical services the state has assumed a duty to provide through its social welfare system, including Medicaid.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 24, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 13, 2017

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 1, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2017

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To include acute treatment services and clinical stabilization services for opioid addiction among the medical services the state has assumed a duty to provide through its social welfare system, including Medicaid.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2017