MN HF64

Health plans must cover all FDA-approved contraceptive methods and sterilization procedures, including patient education and counseling, without cost-sharing (co-pays, deductibles, or co-insurance) starting January 1, 2022.

Health plans must include at least one of each type of FDA-approved contraceptive method in their formulary and allow provider-ordered methods based on medical necessity to be covered without cost-sharing.

Prescription contraceptives must be dispensed with a 12-month supply, as determined by the prescribing provider, regardless of when the enrollee first obtained coverage.

Religious employers and eligible organizations with religious objections to contraceptive coverage may opt out with 30-day notice to employees, but must provide separate payments for contraceptives if coverage is excluded.

Requirements apply to health plans and medical assistance (Medicaid) programs; emergency contraceptives are excluded from the 12-month supply requirement.