MN SF35

Health plans must cover contraceptive methods and services without cost-sharing requirements, including co-pays, deductibles, or co-insurance, effective January 1, 2022.

Health plans must include at least one of each Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive method type in their formulary and allow providers to prescribe up to 12-month supplies of prescription contraceptives.

Religious organizations and closely held for-profit entities with religious objections can opt out of coverage by providing written notice to health plans and employees at least 30 days before enrollment, listing which contraceptives they refuse to cover.

Health plan companies must separately pay for contraceptive methods and services for enrollees in plans established by eligible organizations claiming religious exemptions, without imposing any costs on the organization, plan, or enrollee.

Medical assistance (Medicaid) coverage must also provide 12-month supplies of prescription contraceptives without cost-sharing, with the prescribing provider determining the appropriate supply period up to 12 months.