Insurance: health insurers; coverage for prescription inhalers; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406xx.

This bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan to cover prescription inhalers for asthma and other serious breathing conditions without charging the patient. It specifically prohibits insurers from denying or limiting coverage based on how often a patient needs to refill their inhaler, as long as a doctor has prescribed the medication. The law defines covered devices to include metered-dose inhalers, nebulizers, and dry powder inhalers, while excluding over-the-counter temporary relief products. By mandating that these prescriptions be provided at no cost to the insured, the legislation ensures immediate access to necessary life-saving medication for those with life-threatening bronchial ailments.