This bill mandates that health plans in Minnesota must provide coverage for vasectomies, ensuring that these procedures are included as part of contraceptive services. The existing definition of "contraceptive service" is amended to include vasectomies, which were previously excluded. Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, by adding a new subdivision that requires the medical assistance program to cover vasectomies, aligning its coverage with that of health plans under section 62Q.522, while allowing for certain exceptions to maintain federal financial participation and access for enrollees.

The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, applying to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date. The medical assistance coverage for vasectomies will also take effect on the same date or upon federal approval, whichever is later, with the commissioner of human services responsible for notifying the revisor of statutes once federal approval is obtained.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 62Q.522
1st Engrossment: 62Q.522, 256B.0625