2026 Senate Bill 1159

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for examinations and medications related to breast cancer; provide for.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3406d (MCL 500.3406d), as amended by 2016 PA 276.

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Expands and clarifies insurance coverage for breast cancer screening, diagnostic, and supplemental examinations in Michigan, eliminates cost-sharing for these services, and updates definitions to ensure broader and more equitable access to care.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 10, 2026

Introduced by Sen. John Damoose (R-37) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-3), Joseph Bellino (R-16), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Erika Geiss (D-1) and Rosemary Bayer (D-13)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy