The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62Q.46, by adding a new subdivision that prohibits health plan companies from imposing cost-sharing requirements for certain office visits for infants, children, and adolescents. Specifically, the bill states that if the primary purpose of the visit is to provide evidence-informed preventive care and screenings, as identified by the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the visit lasts 15 minutes or less, then no cost-sharing can be applied.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if an office visit qualifies under these criteria, health plan companies cannot prevent healthcare providers from billing for preventive items or services that are billed or tracked separately. This legislation aims to enhance access to preventive healthcare for younger populations by eliminating financial barriers associated with short office visits focused on preventive care.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 62Q.46