Michigan bill bans step-therapy rules for metastatic cancer drugs

Insurance: health insurers; prescription drug coverage for metastatic cancer; prohibit certain conditions. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406rr.

Introduced· 2025-11-04

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If passed, health insurers in Michigan could not force cancer patients to try other drugs first before covering needed medicines.

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Patients with advanced metastatic cancer need fast access to the right medicines. This bill would stop insurers from making them try other drugs first, which can waste time and hurt health. If the bill passes, families could get the needed treatment sooner, and insurers would have to cover those drugs without extra hurdles. The bill is still early, so advocates can push for it while it’s being discussed.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill adds a new section 3406rr to Michigan’s insurance code.
It applies to health insurance policies that cover prescription drugs for advanced metastatic cancer.
It forbids insurers from requiring patients to fail another drug or prove past failures before covering needed drugs.
"Advanced metastatic cancer" means cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
"Associated conditions" are side effects that could worsen health if untreated.