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Legislation aims to support Michiganders living with a serious illness
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<\/i><\/span>LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2025) \u2014 Yesterday,the Michigan Senate passed legislation championed by Sen.\u00a0<\/span>Rosemary Bayer<\/b>\u00a0(D-West Bloomfield)\u00a0to\u00a0help\u00a0ensure Michiganders\u00a0who are\u00a0living with a serious illness can access the proper care they need\u00a0and deserve. Passed with\u00a0bipartisan\u00a0support, Senate Bill\u00a0<\/span>483<\/a><\/u><\/span> would establish a 13-member advisory task force within the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to research, collaborate, and make recommendations on several aspects of palliative care in Michigan.<\/p>\n

\u201cPalliative care is about restoring dignity, comfort, and peace,\u201d said Sen.\u00a0<\/span>Bayer<\/b>. \u201cToo often, seriously ill people spend long stretches of their life in pain, confusion, isolation \u2014 but it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. Through the guidance of palliative care experts, we can help ensure Michiganders receive the care and compassion they need and deserve and gain control over their lives again.\u201d<\/p>\n

This legislation is critical to advancing high-quality, accessible palliative care services across the state, helping those with serious illnesses manage their symptoms and get support tailored to their specific needs. Composed of clinical experts in palliative care, patient representatives, insurers, and leaders in relevant fields, the Palliative Care Advisory Task Force would be charged with defining palliative care, undertaking research for continuous improvement, and developing measurable strategies to expand palliative care access and reimbursement models. It would also make recommendations to MDHHS and the legislature for recommended improvements and public education on palliative care to help Michiganders make informed health care decisions.<\/p>\n

This\u00a0legislation\u00a0now heads to the House for consideration.\u00a0<\/div>\n

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