2025 House Bill 4839

Human services: medical services; requirement to prescribe generic medications; provide for.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109z.

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House Bill No. 4839 restricts Medicaid coverage of brand name drugs in Michigan when a generic equivalent exists, unless the prescriber specifically indicates the need for the brand name drug, aiming to reduce costs and promote generic drug use.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 4, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-45)

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations