This bill establishes new requirements for health insurance coverage of prescription contraceptives in Minnesota. It mandates that health plans must cover a range of contraceptive methods, sterilization, and related medical services without imposing cost-sharing requirements such as co-pays or deductibles. Additionally, health plans are required to include at least one of each type of FDA-approved contraceptive method in their formulary and must provide a 12-month supply of any prescribed prescription contraceptive. The bill also outlines definitions for terms such as "closely held for-profit entity," "eligible organization," and "medical necessity," and it specifies the conditions under which certain organizations can be exempt from providing coverage based on religious objections.

Furthermore, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes to include provisions for organizations that oppose contraceptive coverage on religious grounds, allowing them to notify health plan companies of their objections. These organizations must inform employees about the lack of coverage and provide a list of excluded contraceptive methods if applicable. The bill also includes a requirement for health plan companies to report annually on the number of organizations granted accommodations. The effective date for these provisions is set for January 1, 2024, applying to all coverage offered, sold, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0625
1st Engrossment: 256B.0625
1st Engrossment: 256B.0625