SB0978

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply; repeal. Amends sec. 3406o of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406o) & repeals sec. 3406w of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406w).

Chamber Passed·6/18/26

Michigan SB0978 repeals the requirement for insurers to cover emergency refills of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply.

Michigan SB0978 amends the insurance code to repeal the requirement for health insurers to cover emergency refills of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply. This change affects individuals insured under health plans that limit coverage to drugs included in a formulary. Insurers must still participate in formulary development, disclose formulary restrictions, and provide for exceptions when a nonformulary alternative is medically necessary. The bill repeals section 3406w of the insurance code, which previously mandated the coverage of emergency refills.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 20–16 · Jun 18
Current
Insurance Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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16 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 10

11:30 AM

Senate Health Policy

Jun 3

12:30 PM

Senate Health Policy

History

Jun 18

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 148 Yeas 20 Nays 16 Excused 2 Not Voting 0

Jun 18

House

Received On 06/18/2026

Jun 18

House

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