Bill
HB 3084
Overview: HB 3084 - Creating the Oral Health and Cancer Rights ActPurpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish new requirements for health insurance coverage of oral health serv
Overview: HB 3084 - Creating the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish new requirements for health insurance coverage of oral health services related to the treatment of cancer.
Key Provisions:
- Requires health insurance plans to cover medically necessary dental and oral health services for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow or organ transplantation.
- Prohibits health plans from imposing any cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance, for these covered oral health services.
- Grants the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services the authority to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the new coverage requirements.
Affected Parties and Impacts: Individuals with cancer who require oral health services as part of their treatment would be the primary beneficiaries, as this bill would ensure their access to these services without financial barriers. Health insurance providers in Michigan would be required to adjust their coverage policies to comply with the new mandates.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Finance Committee and is still actively being considered by the legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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