NO MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR CIRCUMCISION

House Bill 4006

Sponsor: Rep. Judith Scranton

Committee: Appropriations

Complete to 2-15-01

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4006 AS INTRODUCED 1-10-01

The bill would amend the Social Welfare Act to specify that, despite any other provision of the act to the contrary, a circumcision would not be a service provided with public funds to a recipient of welfare benefits, whether through the Medicaid program, financial assistance, categorical assistance, or any other type of public assistance.

MCL 400.109h

Analyst: D. Martens

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.