SB 1149·MI·senate
Insurance: health insurers; physical therapy requirement for lumbar epidural steroid injection; eliminate. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ww.
In CommitteeFiled Sep 9, 2026
Sponsor: Erika Geiss (D)
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
Sep 9, 2026
Summary
The bill removes a requirement that patients receive physical therapy before a lumbar epidural steroid injection can be covered by health insurers. It affects insurers and patients who need the injection, aiming to streamline access to the procedure.
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