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SF1752 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Coverage of over-the-counter contraceptive, drugs, devices, and products requirement by insurers and medical assistance

Related bill: HF1485

AI Generated Summary

This bill, introduced in the Minnesota Senate as S.F. No. 1752, requires health insurers and medical assistance programs to cover over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive drugs, devices, and products. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62Q.522 and 256B.0625, to ensure that such contraceptives, which are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are covered without requiring a prescription.

Key provisions include:

  • Definition of contraceptive methods: Includes both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives.
  • Coverage of contraceptive services: Insurers must cover consultations, examinations, procedures, counseling, and follow-up services related to contraception (excluding vasectomies).
  • Definition of medical necessity: Includes considerations such as side effects, permanence, and the ability to adhere to the contraceptive method.
  • Therapeutic equivalents: The bill specifies that insurers must cover therapeutic equivalent versions of contraceptives that meet safety and effectiveness standards.

The bill has been referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee for consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification of the definition of over-the-counter contraceptive."
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends section 62Q.522, subdivision 1, which defines terms related to contraceptive coverage.",
      "modified": [
        "Expanded definitions for contraceptive methods and medical necessity."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "62Q.522",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        "New requirements for OTC contraceptive coverage under medical assistance."
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amends provisions related to coverage of contraceptives under medical assistance in section 256B.0625, subdivision 13.",
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    "citation": "256B.0625",
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  }
]

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