Gov. Rick Snyder wants people in Michigan to do more to promote their own health. He also outlined policies he’d like to see legislators pass to help lower health care costs and improve access.
Snyder says he wants Michigan to create a health care exchange: a place where individuals can compare health care insurance.
The new federal health care law mandates states create their own exchange, join a regional one or wait until the federal exchange is in place.
“Having the idea of having an exchange done right is a good idea and my view is Michigan should establish one. We shouldn’t wait and say the federal government is going tell us it’s their exchange.”
Snyder wants to reform the state’s health code, improve health care for veterans and children with autism. He also wants to reduce regulations on health care professionals.
