Legislative Analysis
Phone: (517) 373-8080
GROUP PRENATAL CARE SERVICES
http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
Senate Bill 1128 (S-1) as passed by the Senate Analysis available at
Sponsor: Sen. Stephanie Chang http://www.legislature.mi.gov
House Committee: Government Operations
Senate Committee: Health Policy
Complete to 12-17-24
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 1128 would amend the Insurance Code to require an insurer that delivers, issues
for delivery, or renews a health insurance policy in Michigan to provide coverage for group
prenatal care services, which the bill would define as a series of prenatal care visits provided
in a group setting that are based on an evidence-based model that may include health
assessments, social and clinical support, and educational activities in a family-centered
environment and peer-to-peer interaction that helps pregnant individuals support one another
during their pregnancy and into early childhood.
Proposed MCL 500.3406jj
FISCAL IMPACT:
Senate Bill 1128 would not have a direct fiscal impact on any units of state or local government.
However, section 150 of the Insurance Code provides for recourse and penalties in the event
of a violation of the code. Under the provisions of that section, violators have the opportunity
for an administrative hearing before the director of the Department of Insurance and Financial
Services, who may levy a civil fine of $1,000 for each violation, or $5,000 if the individual
knew or reasonably should have known that they were violating the Insurance Code. Civil fine
payments under the Insurance Code are capped at $50,000, and any revenue collected must be
deposited to the state’s general fund. To the extent that violations of the new provisions within
the bill occur, additional general fund revenue may be realized and enforcement costs incurred.
Legislative Analyst: Rick Yuille
Fiscal Analyst: Una Jakupovic
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 500.100, 500.8302
Senate Introduced Bill: 500.100, 500.8302
As Passed by the Senate: 500.100, 500.8302