SF 1309

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/05/2015 08:41am

A bill for an act
relating to health insurance; requiring coverage under health plans for acupuncture
services; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62A.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [62A.3095] COVERAGE FOR ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Scope of coverage. new text end

new text begin This section applies to all health plans as defined
in section 62A.011 that provide coverage to a Minnesota resident.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Required coverage. new text end

new text begin Every health plan included in subdivision 1 must
cover services related to acupuncture practice, as defined in section 147B.01, subdivision
3, provided by an acupuncture practitioner, as defined in section 147B.01, subdivision
6, for any covered person who is a Minnesota resident. No health carrier may reduce or
eliminate coverage due to this requirement.
new text end