Bill > HF773

This bill amends Minnesota's health insurance regulations to prohibit health plan companies from charging patients (specifically infants, children, and adolescents) any out-of-pocket costs for certain preventive care office visits. Specifically, the bill protects patients from cost-sharing for office visits that are 15 minutes or less in duration and primarily focused on providing evidence-informed preventive care and screenings as identified by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The bill also ensures that healthcare providers can still bill for and track separate preventive items or services during these visits, even though the base office visit itself will be covered without additional patient costs. This legislation aims to remove financial barriers that might discourage families from seeking routine preventive healthcare for young patients, potentially improving early detection and overall health outcomes for children and adolescents.