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HF 5132

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/21/2024 02:31pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to insurance; requiring health plans to cover intermittent catheters;
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.665] INTERMITTENT CATHETERS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Required coverage. new text end

new text begin A health plan must provide coverage for intermittent
urinary catheters and insertion supplies if intermittent catheterization is recommended by
the enrollee's health care provider. Up to 180 intermittent catheters per month with insertion
supplies must be covered unless a lesser amount is prescribed by the enrollee's health care
provider.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Cost-sharing requirements. new text end

new text begin A health plan is prohibited from imposing a
deductible, co-payment, coinsurance, or other restriction on intermittent catheters and
insertion supplies that the health plan does not apply to durable medical equipment in general.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for any health plan issued or renewed
on or after January 1, 2025.
new text end