Purpose

The bill would require health insurance plans to cover the management and treatment of obesity. It aims to ensure that obesity care is included in coverage with evidence-based options.

Main provisions

• A health plan company must provide coverage to manage and treat obesity.
• Coverage must include evidence-based obesity treatments, including but not limited to:
  • behavioral interventions
  • dietary interventions
  • physical activity interventions
  • bariatric surgery
  • medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat obesity

Changes to existing law

• Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 256B.0625 by adding a subdivision to reflect the new coverage requirements.
• Proposes coding for the new law in Minnesota Statutes chapter 62Q.

Implementation notes

• The excerpt does not specify details such as cost-sharing, limits, or implementation timelines.

Significance

• Expands mandatory coverage to include a broad range of obesity management options, from lifestyle support to surgical and medical treatment.

Relevant Terms

• obesity
• coverage
• health plan
• management and treatment
• evidence-based
• behavioral interventions
• dietary interventions
• physical activity interventions
• bariatric surgery
• FDA-approved medications
• Minnesota Statutes 256B.0625
• Minnesota Statutes chapter 62Q
• subdivision