This bill amends the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956 by adding a new section, 3406rr, which establishes specific requirements for health insurance policies that cover prescription drugs for patients with advanced metastatic cancer and associated conditions. Under this new provision, insurers are prohibited from requiring enrollees to either fail to respond to a different prescription drug or prove a history of failure with another prescription drug before they can access coverage for their necessary medications.

The bill also defines key terms related to the new section, including "advanced metastatic cancer," which refers to cancer that has spread from its original site to other parts of the body, and "associated conditions," which are symptoms or side effects that could worsen a patient's health if not treated. This legislation aims to ensure that patients with advanced metastatic cancer receive timely and appropriate treatment without unnecessary barriers imposed by insurance providers.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 500.100, 500.8302