MN HF1726

Health plans must cover contraceptive methods and services without cost-sharing, including voluntary sterilization, patient education, counseling, and follow-up care.

Health plans must include at least one Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive method of each type in their formulary and cannot impose referral requirements, restrictions, or delays.

Prescription contraceptives must be covered with a 12-month supply regardless of when the enrollee was covered, with the prescribing provider determining the appropriate number of months up to 12.

Religious organizations and closely held for-profit entities with religious objections may be accommodated by providing notice to health plans, which must then exclude coverage and arrange separate payments for contraceptive services.

Religious employers must notify employees at least 30 days before plan enrollment or effective date of any refusal to cover contraceptive methods or services, with specific coverage effective January 1, 2021.