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This bill mandates comprehensive coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives by health insurance plans in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2026. The legislation requires health plans to cover all types and brands of OTC contraceptives purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription, with no cost-sharing, limitations on quantity or frequency, and without imposing any restrictions based on prescription status. The bill expands the definition of contraceptive methods to include both prescription and over-the-counter options approved by the FDA for preventing unintended pregnancy. Health plans must list covered contraceptive methods in an easily accessible manner and defer to a healthcare provider's determination of medical necessity for specific contraceptive methods. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Commerce to work with the Departments of Health and Human Services to provide public information about OTC contraception coverage and to submit annual reports to legislative committees detailing the use and costs of OTC contraceptive coverage. The legislation also ensures that Medical Assistance (Minnesota's Medicaid program) will cover all OTC contraceptives, further expanding access to contraceptive methods for low-income residents.

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