This bill mandates that health plan companies in Minnesota provide coverage for the management and treatment of obesity, effective January 1, 2026. The coverage must include evidence-based treatments such as behavioral, dietary, and physical activity interventions, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved medications for obesity. This new requirement is codified under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q, specifically in section 62Q.474.

Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision that ensures medical assistance covers the management and treatment of obesity in accordance with the new requirements established in section 62Q.474. This amendment also takes effect on January 1, 2026, aligning the coverage for medical assistance with the provisions set for health plans.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0625