Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that health plans in Minnesota provide coverage for self-measured blood pressure monitoring devices, specifically targeting individuals with uncontrolled hypertension.

Main Provisions

• The bill requires health plans to cover the cost of self-measured blood pressure monitoring devices for patients diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension.
• It mandates that such coverage be limited to one device every three years.
• Health plans must also reimburse healthcare providers for costs related to training patients, transmitting patient data, and offering additional interventions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 256B.0625 subdivision 31 and introduces new coding in chapter 62Q to include provisions for covering self-measured blood pressure monitoring devices.
• Previously, there was no specified requirement for health plans to cover such devices or related patient training and data transmission services.

Relevant Terms

self-measured blood pressure monitoring, uncontrolled hypertension, blood pressure device, health plan coverage, reimbursement, patient training, healthcare provider costs, Minnesota Statutes.