HF 4012

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/19/2024 02:11pm

A bill for an act
relating to health insurance; requiring coverage for the management and treatment
of obesity; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0625, by adding a
subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [62Q.474] COVERAGE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT
OF OBESITY.
new text end

new text begin A health plan company must provide coverage to manage and treat obesity. Coverage
must include evidence-based obesity treatments, including but not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) behavioral, dietary, and physical activity interventions;
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new text begin (2) bariatric surgery; and
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new text begin (3) medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat obesity.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2025, and applies to health
plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.
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Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0625, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 72. new text end

new text begin Coverage for the management and treatment of obesity. new text end

new text begin Medical assistance
covers the management and treatment of obesity in the same manner as is required under
section 62Q.474.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2025.
new text end