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MN HF4041
MN HF4041Coverage of abortion services from medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs eliminated, abortion and abortion-related services eliminated as a mandatory health benefit for health plans other than large group plans, and inclusion of coverage in State Employees Group Insurance Program prohibited.
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Introduced
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
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 eliminates coverage for abortions and related services from Minnesota's public health programs, specifically Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, which are government-funded health insurance programs for low-income individuals and families. It also removes abortion and abortion-related services as a mandatory health benefit for most private health insurance plans, meaning insurers are no longer required to cover them, except for large group plans which are typically for larger employers. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the inclusion of coverage for these services in the State Employees Group Insurance Program, which provides health insurance for state employees. This legislation effectively restricts access to abortion services through these government-funded and state-administered health programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4041/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4041/versions/0/pdf/ |
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