2021 House Bill 4059 / Public Act 111

Revise social welfare rules autism detail

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Pauline Wendzel (R-79)

To establish that a child with a confirmed autism diagnosis is not required to have a re-evaluation to determine continued eligibility for behavioral health treatment covered by social welfare benefits unless a re-evaluation is medically necessary.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 3, 2021

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 8, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

Oct. 12, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 21, 2021

Amendment offered

To spell out in detail the bill's definition of “qualified licensed practitioner”.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 26, 2021

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To establish that a child with a confirmed autism diagnosis is not required to have a re-evaluation to determine continued eligibility for behavioral health treatment covered by social welfare benefits unless a re-evaluation is medically necessary.

Received in the House

Oct. 26, 2021

Nov. 2, 2021

Passed in the House 101 to 1 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 10, 2021