SF3702
Coverage of intrauterine device removals requirement in medical assistance and MinnesotaCare
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3868
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
The bill aims to ensure that medical assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare cover the removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs). It also involves appropriating money to support this change and modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024 to add a new subdivision.
Main Provisions
- Adds Subdivision 77 to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 256B.0625.
- Subdivision 77 states: “Intrauterine device removal. Medical assistance covers the removal of intrauterine devices.”
- Includes funding (appropriation) to implement or support this coverage.
Significance / Impact
- Expands public health coverage to include IUD removal for individuals enrolled in Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.
- Addresses potential cost barriers for people seeking the removal of an intrauterine device.
- Clarifies and formalizes coverage under the state’s MA program.
Changes to Existing Law
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 256B.0625 by adding a new subdivision (Subd. 77) to require coverage of IUD removal under Medical Assistance.
Implementation Notes (context)
- The change is framed as adding a required covered service within MA, with accompanying appropriation to support the policy in practice.
Relevant Terms - Medical assistance - MinnesotaCare - Intrauterine device (IUD) - Removal - Coverage - Minnesota Statutes 2024 - Section 256B.0625 - Subd. 77 - Public health program - Appropriation - Amending statute
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services | |
| February 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Adds Subd.77 to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 256B.0625 to require coverage of intrauterine device removal.",
"Subd.77 provides that Medical Assistance covers the removal of intrauterine devices.",
"The act includes appropriation of money to implement the coverage for intrauterine device removals in Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes by adding a new subdivision (Subd.77) to 256B.0625 to require coverage of intrauterine device removals under Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, and it indicates an appropriation of money for implementing this coverage.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "256B.0625",
"subdivision": "Subd.77"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee