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This bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover acupuncture services for pain treatment and ongoing pain management when performed by a licensed acupuncture practitioner. Specifically, health plans must provide coverage for at least 30 acupuncture visits before they can require prior authorization for additional services. This means patients will have more immediate access to acupuncture treatments without needing advance approval from their insurance company for the first 30 visits. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2027, and will apply to all health plans offered, issued, or renewed to Minnesota residents starting on that date. This legislation aims to improve access to alternative pain management treatments by ensuring insurance coverage for acupuncture services, which can be particularly beneficial for patients seeking non-pharmaceutical approaches to pain relief.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2873&ssn=0&y=2025