SF3702

Purpose

The bill aims to ensure that medical assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare cover the removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs). It also involves appropriating money to support this change and modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024 to add a new subdivision.

Main Provisions

• Adds Subdivision 77 to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 256B.0625.
• Subdivision 77 states: “Intrauterine device removal. Medical assistance covers the removal of intrauterine devices.”
• Includes funding (appropriation) to implement or support this coverage.

Significance / Impact

• Expands public health coverage to include IUD removal for individuals enrolled in Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.
• Addresses potential cost barriers for people seeking the removal of an intrauterine device.
• Clarifies and formalizes coverage under the state’s MA program.

Changes to Existing Law

• Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 256B.0625 by adding a new subdivision (Subd. 77) to require coverage of IUD removal under Medical Assistance.

Implementation Notes (context)

• The change is framed as adding a required covered service within MA, with accompanying appropriation to support the policy in practice.

Relevant Terms - Medical assistance - MinnesotaCare - Intrauterine device (IUD) - Removal - Coverage - Minnesota Statutes 2024 - Section 256B.0625 - Subd. 77 - Public health program - Appropriation - Amending statute