HF1485

HF1485 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Coverage of over-the=counter contraceptive drugs, devices, and products by insurers and medical assistance required; and reports required.

Related bill: SF1752

AI Generated Summary

This bill requires health insurance providers in Minnesota, including medical assistance programs, to cover over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive drugs, devices, and products. It amends Minnesota Statutes to define terms related to contraceptive coverage, such as "contraceptive method," "contraceptive service," "medical necessity," "OTC contraceptive," and "prescription contraceptive." The bill ensures that insurers and medical assistance programs cover consultations, medical procedures, and follow-ups related to contraception, including voluntary sterilization (excluding vasectomies). It also mandates reporting requirements to ensure adherence to these coverage provisions.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Commerce Finance and Policy
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Commerce Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added
March 04, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A specific definition for 'over-the-counter contraceptive' aligned with FDA approval standards."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies definitions related to contraceptive methods in health insurance coverage requirements under section 62Q.522.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies and expands the definition and criteria of 'contraceptive method' and 'therapeutic equivalent version'."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "62Q.522",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Details regarding coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section ensures coverage mandates for over-the-counter and prescription contraceptives.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies coverage requirements for both over-the-counter and prescription contraceptives to align with updated definitions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "62Q.522",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Explicitly includes over-the-counter contraceptives in conference with changes in Minn. Stat. 62Q.522."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Adjustments to medical assistance coverage for contraceptives under section 256B.0625.",
      "modified": [
        "Revision of existing clauses to incorporate non-prescription methods under medical assistance menstruation benefits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.0625",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 13"
  }
]