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This bill amends Minnesota's health insurance regulations to require coverage of vasectomies by removing the previous exclusion of vasectomies from the definition of "contraceptive services". Currently, the law defined contraceptive services as procedures to prevent unintended pregnancy but specifically excluded vasectomies. The bill eliminates this exclusion, meaning health plans will now be required to cover vasectomies as a contraceptive service. The bill defines contraceptive services broadly to include consultations, examinations, procedures, patient education, counseling, and follow-up services related to preventing unintended pregnancy. The bill also specifies that medical necessity for contraceptive methods can be determined by an attending provider, considering factors like side effects, permanence, and patient adherence. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date, giving insurance providers time to adjust their coverage policies.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0774&ssn=0&y=2025