Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF1752

Introduced
2/24/25  

Caption

Coverage of over-the-counter contraceptive, drugs, devices, and products requirement by insurers and medical assistance

Impact

The implementation of SF1752 will amend existing Minnesota statutes to ensure that health plans provide mandatory coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives. It highlights a significant change in the state's approach to reproductive health, specifically by removing barriers to accessing contraceptives without needing a prescription. This change is expected to improve public health outcomes by supporting family planning and reducing unintended pregnancies among residents.

Summary

SF1752 is a legislative measure aimed at mandating coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives, drugs, devices, and products by health insurers and medical assistance programs in Minnesota. The bill stipulates that health plans must include these contraceptive methods in their offerings without imposing any cost-sharing requirements such as co-pays or deductibles. This is an effort to enhance access to contraceptive options and alleviate financial barriers for individuals seeking these services.

Contention

The bill has been subject to discussions regarding its implications on personal and public health. Proponents argue that increased access to contraceptives aligns with public health initiatives and respect for individual autonomy in health choices. Opponents might raise concerns about insurance costs or the potential implications for pharmaceutical oversight and personal responsibility in contraception usage. Additionally, the requirement for health plans to cover these services without restrictions could lead to debates over health policy priorities among lawmakers.

Companion Bills

MN HF1485

Similar To Coverage of over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, devices, and products by insurers and medical assistance required; and reports required.

Previously Filed As

MN HF1485

Coverage of over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, devices, and products by insurers and medical assistance required; and reports required.

MN S2998

Clarifies coverage requirements for health insurers of over-the-counter contraceptive drugs.

MN SF1509

Medical assistance coverage requirement of drugs covered by a primary third-party payer

MN SF1054

Coverage of vasectomies by health plans, the medical assistance program, and MinnesotaCare requirement provision

MN A3120

Requires Medicaid provide health benefits coverage, and places certain requirements on insurers and State Health Benefits Program regarding existing mandate on health benefits coverage, for certain over-the-counter contraceptives.

MN HF668

Medical assistance coverage of drugs covered by a primary third-party payer required, and coverage of in-network services by medical assistance regardless of network or referral status for a primary third-party payer required.

MN SF1961

Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services coverage by health plans requirement, MinnesotaCare and medical assistance coverage of infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services requirement, and appropriation

MN LD163

An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Federally Approved Nonprescription Oral Hormonal Contraceptives and Nonprescription Emergency Contraceptives

MN S2254

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.

MN H7323

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.

Similar Bills

AZ SB1429

Contraception; rights; limits.

AZ HB2522

Contraception; rights; limits

AZ SB1396

Contraception; rights; limits.

ME LD163

An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Federally Approved Nonprescription Oral Hormonal Contraceptives and Nonprescription Emergency Contraceptives

AZ HB2744

Contraception; rights; limits

IA SF2057

A bill for an act relating to the right to contraception.

MS SB2056

Contraception; provide right to obtain and engage in.

MS SB2364

Contraception; provide right to obtain and engage in.