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MN SF970

MN SF970
Health insurance, medical assistance and MinnesotaCare coverage of bowel and bladder management for spinal cord injuries requirement


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health insurance; requiring health plans to cover bowel and bladder management for spinal cord injuries; requiring the commissioner of commerce to defray the cost of coverage of bowel and bladder management for spinal cord injuries; requiring coverage of bowel and bladder management for spinal cord injuries in medical assistance and MinnesotaCare; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to provide comprehensive coverage for bowel and bladder management services for individuals with spinal cord injuries, without imposing additional cost-sharing, review limitations, or quantity restrictions. Specifically, the bill defines bowel and bladder management as any treatment, service, supply, or equipment (including over-the-counter medications) prescribed by a licensed provider as a result of a spinal cord injury. The coverage will apply to all health plans offered, issued, or sold on or after January 1, 2026, and will also extend to medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs. The Commissioner of Commerce will be responsible for reimbursing health plan companies for the additional coverage, but only for services that would not have been previously covered. The bill appropriates funds to cover the estimated defrayal costs and administrative expenses associated with implementing this mandated coverage. The goal is to ensure that individuals with spinal cord injuries have access to necessary medical supplies and treatments without facing financial barriers or restrictive insurance limitations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Boldon (on 02/06/2025)

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