This bill mandates that health plans in Minnesota provide coverage for self-measured blood pressure monitoring devices and related services for enrollees diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension. The coverage is limited to one device every three years and includes reimbursement for providers who train patients, transmit blood pressure data, and deliver co-interventions. The new legal language for this requirement is proposed under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q, specifically in section [62Q.671], and it will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 31, to include coverage for self-measured blood pressure monitoring devices and related services under medical assistance. This amendment also takes effect on January 1, 2026. The inclusion of this coverage aims to enhance access to necessary health monitoring tools for individuals with hypertension, thereby improving health outcomes and potentially reducing healthcare costs associated with unmanaged hypertension.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0625