HF1485

HF1485 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Coverage of over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, devices, and products by insurers and medical assistance required; and reports required.

Related bill: SF1752

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1485) proposes requiring health insurers and state medical assistance programs to cover over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive drugs, devices, and products. The bill amends state statutes to define key terms, including "contraceptive method," "contraceptive service," "medical necessity," and "OTC contraceptive." It ensures that insurance coverage extends not only to prescription contraceptives but also to those available without a prescription. Additionally, the bill outlines the criteria for a "therapeutic equivalent version" of contraceptive products. The legislation mandates reports on implementation and coverage.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 24, 2025	House	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Commerce Finance and Policy
February 26, 2025	House	Action	Authors added
March 05, 2025	House	Action	Author added
March 12, 2025	House	Action	Author added
March 17, 2025	House	Action	Author added

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Definitions for 'over-the-counter contraceptive' are introduced.",
        "Clarifications on 'therapeutic equivalent version' include detailed criteria."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill requires amendments to the definitions related to coverage of contraceptives by health insurers under section 62Q.522.",
      "modified": [
        "Expansion of contraceptive service definitions to include more services."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "62Q.522"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This citation relates to the definition of 'pharmacy' as referenced in the bill.",
      "modified": [
        "Reference to the existing definition of pharmacy in section 151.01."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "151.01"
  }
]