HF 2390

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying medical
assistance coverage of circumcision for newborns;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 256B.0625,
by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 256B.0625, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 3c. new text end

new text begin Circumcision for newborns. new text end

new text begin Newborn
circumcision is not covered, unless the procedure is medically
necessary or required because of a well-established religious
practice.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2005,
and applies to services provided on or after that date.
new text end