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MN SF3775

MN SF3775
MinnesotaCare programs medical assistance coverage of abortion services prohibition, elimination of abortion as a health benefit for health plans other than large group plans, and State Employees Group Insurance Program inclusion of abortion prohibition


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Introduced
02/23/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health care; eliminating coverage of abortion services from the medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs; eliminating abortion and abortion-related services as a mandatory health benefit for health plans other than large group plans; prohibiting the inclusion of coverage for abortions and abortion-related services in the State Employees Group Insurance Program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 43A.22; 62Q.524, subdivision 3; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62Q.524, subdivisions 4, 5; 256B.0625, subdivision 16.

AI Summary

This bill aims to significantly restrict abortion coverage within Minnesota's healthcare system. It proposes to eliminate abortion services from coverage provided by Minnesota's Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare programs, which are state and federal programs designed to provide healthcare to low-income individuals and families. Additionally, the bill seeks to remove abortion and related services as a mandatory health benefit for most health plans, meaning insurers would no longer be required to cover these services unless they are part of a "large group health plan," which typically refers to plans covering a significant number of employees. Finally, the bill explicitly prohibits the inclusion of abortion and related services in the State Employees Group Insurance Program, which provides health insurance for state employees. This legislation would repeal existing provisions that mandate coverage for abortion services under Medical Assistance and allow for reimbursement to health plans for providing such coverage.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection (on 02/23/2026)

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