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MN SF3967

MN SF3967
Health plan coverage of abortions and abortion-related services requirement; medical assistance coverage of abortions and abortion-related services requirement


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Introduced
02/19/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to insurance; requiring health plan coverage of abortions and abortion-related services; requiring medical assistance coverage of abortions and abortion-related services; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 62D.02, subdivision 7; 62D.20, subdivision 1; 62D.22, subdivision 5; 62Q.14; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 16; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 62A.041, subdivision 3.

AI Summary

This bill requires health plans to provide coverage for abortions and abortion-related services, including preabortion and follow-up services, and prohibits them from imposing any limitations on such coverage. It also requires medical assistance (Medicaid) to cover abortions and abortion-related services. The bill repeals a law that excluded elective abortions from the definition of "maternity benefits" for insurance purposes. The provisions in this bill would take effect on January 1, 2025 and apply to health plans offered, sold, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Hearing (08:30:00 3/20/2024 ) (on 03/20/2024)

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