SF1752

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 Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 1752) seeks to mandate health insurance coverage for over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive drugs, devices, and products. It also extends this requirement to the state's medical assistance program. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes (Section 62Q.522 and Section 256B.0625) to define key terms such as contraceptive methods, contraceptive services, and OTC contraceptives.

Key provisions include: - Requiring insurers to cover OTC contraceptives without a prescription. - Expanding the definition of contraceptive services to include consultation, examinations, procedures, and follow-up care. - Ensuring that coverage decisions consider medical necessity factors like side effects, reversibility, and adherence.

The bill was introduced and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee on February 24, 2025.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Commerce and Consumer Protection
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Authors added

Citations

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