HF1269

HF1269 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Coverage of medical services and prescription medications for the treatment of dementia required, and step therapy requirements for medical assistance modified.

Related bill: SF1998

AI Generated Summary

The bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover medical services and prescription medications approved by the FDA for treating or slowing the progression of dementia. It also mandates coverage for diagnostic testing related to dementia treatment. Additionally, the bill prohibits health insurance companies from using step therapy protocols (a process that requires patients to try and fail with lower-cost treatments before approving more expensive ones) for dementia-related treatments. The legislation seeks to ensure timely and comprehensive access to necessary treatments for individuals with dementia.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Commerce Finance and Policy
February 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Commerce Finance and Policy
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Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies step therapy requirements for medical assistance coverage under section 256B.0625.",
      "modified": [
        "Refines step therapy protocols to improve access to necessary medications."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.0625",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 13f"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is referenced regarding the definition of step therapy protocol.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "62Q.184",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]