Bill > SF3615

This bill requires health plans in Minnesota to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment, as well as standard fertility preservation services, which are procedures to protect fertility for individuals facing medical treatments that could impair it. The coverage must be comprehensive, with no greater cost-sharing (like co-pays or deductibles) than what is applied to maternity coverage, and it cannot have limitations like benefit maximums or waiting periods that are not also applied to maternity care. The bill also amends existing laws to ensure that state programs like Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare provide similar coverage for infertility treatment and fertility preservation services, with provisions for federal approval to ensure continued federal funding. Additionally, it modifies rules regarding religious objections to certain health benefits to include infertility coverage, allowing eligible organizations to opt out of providing this coverage if they have religious objections, provided they notify their employees. The bill appropriates funds to cover the costs associated with these new coverage requirements, with the changes taking effect on January 1, 2027.