This bill amends the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956 by adding a new section, 3406ww, which mandates that health insurance policies providing coverage for prescription drugs must include coverage for epinephrine at no cost to the insured. This requirement aims to ensure that individuals who require epinephrine, often used for severe allergic reactions, have access to this critical medication without financial barriers.

The introduction of this provision reflects a growing recognition of the importance of making life-saving medications readily available to those in need. By requiring insurers to cover epinephrine without cost, the bill seeks to enhance public health and safety for individuals at risk of anaphylaxis.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 500.100, 500.8302