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MN SF831

MN SF831
Prescription contraceptives supply requirements establishment; contraceptives, services, sterilization, education, and counseling health plan coverage requirement; eligible organization accommodations establishment


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Introduced
01/26/2023
In Committee
01/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health insurance; establishing supply requirements for prescription contraceptives; requiring health plans to cover contraceptive methods, sterilization, and related medical services, patient education, and counseling; establishing accommodations for eligible organizations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.

AI Summary

This bill establishes requirements for health plans to cover contraceptive methods and services without cost-sharing, with exceptions for religious employers and accommodations for eligible organizations with religious objections. It also requires medical assistance and MinnesotaCare to provide a 12-month supply of prescription contraceptives. The bill defines key terms such as "contraceptive method," "contraceptive service," "eligible organization," and "religious organization." It also outlines the responsibilities of health plan companies, including listing covered contraceptive methods and services and deferring to providers' determinations of medical necessity.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services (on 01/26/2023)

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