1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health; providing health plan coverage for certain acupuncture services; 
1.3 	proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [62Q.523] COVERAGE FOR ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES.
1.6 	(a) Health plans must cover acupuncture services for the treatment of pain and ongoing 
1.7 	pain management when those services are performed by a person who is authorized to 
1.8 	practice acupuncture.
1.9 	(b) Coverage under this section must include at least 30 visits for acupuncture services 
1.10 	before a health plan company can require a prior authorization for further acupuncture 
1.11 	services.

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2022, and applies to health 
1.13 	plans offered, issued, or renewed to a Minnesota resident on or after that date.