2025 Senate Bill 447

Insurance: insurers; coverage for certain pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; require.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406pp.

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Senate Bill No. 447 requires Michigan health insurance policies to provide comprehensive, evidence-based coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS and PANS in children, with protections against cost barriers and coverage denials, effective 90 days after enactment.

Introduced in the Senate

June 26, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sam Singh (D-28), Sean McCann (D-19), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Erika Geiss (D-1), Sue Shink (D-14) and Ed McBroom (R-38)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy