MEDICAID:  ALLOW CERTAIN

KIDNEY DISEASE SERVICES

House Bill 5063

Sponsor:  Rep. John Gleason

Committee:  Health Policy

Complete to 10-31-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5063 AS INTRODUCED 7-20-05

The bill would amend the Social Welfare Act to allow eligible individuals enrolled in the Medicaid program to receive screening, laboratory services, diagnostic services, early intervention services, and treatment for chronic kidney disease.

MCL 400.109

FISCAL IMPACT:

HB 5063 would likely have no fiscal impact on the State of Michigan or local units of government as nearly all of the chronic kidney services mentioned in the proposed legislation are currently Medicaid covered services.  Further, medical services detailed in this section of statute are not required services, with the language in Sec. 109. (1) indicating that the services "may" be provided.

 Recently, Michigan's Medicaid program provided the annual amount of $14.0 million to 1,432 individuals for various chronic kidney disease services.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Steve Stauff

■ 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.