HF 963 Summary

• Health plans must cover all FDA-approved contraceptive methods and services without cost-sharing, including voluntary sterilization, patient education, and counseling, effective January 1, 2021.

• Health plans must provide at least one of each type of contraceptive method in their formulary and include at least one therapeutic equivalent version if multiple versions exist.

• Prescription contraceptive coverage must provide a 12-month supply, with the prescribing provider determining the appropriate number of months to prescribe up to 12 months.

• Religious employers and eligible organizations with religious objections may opt out of contraceptive coverage if they provide 30 days' notice to employees; eligible organizations opting out must have their health plans separately pay for contraceptive coverage for enrollees.

• Medical assistance and MinnesotaCare must apply the same 12-month prescription contraceptive supply requirement as private health plans, effective January 1, 2021.