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SF1054 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Coverage of vasectomies by health plans, the medical assistance program, and MinnesotaCare requirement provision

Related bill: HF774

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill S.F. No. 1054, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, aims to require health insurance plans to cover vasectomies. This bill would amend the existing statute to include vasectomies as a covered contraceptive method. It outlines various definitions related to healthcare and contraceptives, such as what constitutes a contraceptive method, services, and medical necessity. Furthermore, it specifies the criteria for therapeutic equivalence, ensuring that drugs, devices, or products meet rigorous standards for safety, quality, and effectiveness. If passed, this act would help cover the cost of vasectomies under health insurance, thereby assisting in the prevention of unintended pregnancies.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
February 05, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor stricken
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toHealth and Human Services
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of vasectomies as a required coverage under health insurance plans."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Excluded vasectomies under the definitions related to contraceptive services."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the definition section of health insurance requirements for contraceptive services under section 62Q.522 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Amended definitions of contraceptive services to include vasectomies."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "62Q.522",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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