SB0718

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for treatment of menopause and perimenopause symptoms and waiver of prior authorization for prescription drugs or treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406zz.

Introduced·12/2/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0718 requires health insurers to cover treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms without prior authorization.

Michigan SB0718 amends the state's insurance laws to mandate that health insurers provide coverage for medically necessary care related to menopause and perimenopause, including hormone replacement therapy. Insurers must cover these treatments without requiring prior authorization or step therapy protocols. Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of menstruation, while perimenopause refers to the transition period before menopause.

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History

Dec 2, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Rosemary Bayer

Dec 2, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy