Michigan moves to ban insurance delays for addiction medicine

Insurance: health insurers; prior authorization for certain opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder medications; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ww.

Engrossed· 2025-07-01

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This bill would stop health insurance companies from making patients wait for approval before getting medicine to treat opioid or alcohol addiction.

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When someone is ready to get help for an addiction, making them wait days for their insurance company to approve the medicine can be dangerous. This bill cuts the red tape and lets doctors prescribe treatment right away. It passed the Senate without a single no vote and is now moving through the House.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Stops health insurance companies from requiring prior approval for opioid addiction medicine.
Stops the same delays for alcohol addiction medicine.
Applies to all health insurance plans issued or renewed in Michigan.
Passed the state Senate with every lawmaker voting yes.