The resolution urges Congress to protect the rights of Medicaid patients by establishing a private right of action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, which would allow individuals to enforce their right to choose any qualified healthcare provider. This follows a Supreme Court ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, which determined that Medicaid beneficiaries do not have the ability to sue states that fail to comply with the any-qualified-provider provision. The resolution highlights concerns that this ruling could lead to states excluding qualified providers, such as Planned Parenthood, from Medicaid, thereby limiting access to essential healthcare services for vulnerable populations, including low-income and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Additionally, the resolution calls on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to actively monitor any state or federal actions that may restrict provider access, particularly for organizations like Planned Parenthood. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining provider choice for the 2.2 million Michiganders enrolled in Medicaid, as it is linked to better health outcomes. The resolution requests annual reports from the Department on the impacts of such exclusions on access and equity in healthcare, and it directs that copies of the resolution be sent to key federal and state officials.