This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1889, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62Q.46, to prohibit cost-sharing (such as copayments or deductibles) for certain office visits for infants, children, and adolescents.

Key Provisions:

1. No Cost-Sharing for Preventive Visits - Health insurance companies cannot impose cost-sharing requirements for office visits under the following conditions:

   • The primary purpose of the visit is to provide evidence-informed preventive care and screenings for infants, children, and adolescents, as recommended by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
   • The visit is 15 minutes or less in duration.

2. Billing Protections for Preventive Services - If an office visit qualifies under these conditions, insurance companies cannot restrict health care providers from billing for preventive services that are separately billed or tracked as individual encounters.

This amendment aims to ensure preventive healthcare for young patients is more accessible by eliminating financial barriers for short, preventive visits.