S.F. No. 30 Summary

• Health plans must cover all FDA-approved contraceptive methods and services, including sterilization, patient education, and counseling without cost-sharing requirements starting January 1, 2022.

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

• Prescription contraceptives must provide a 12-month supply as determined by the prescribing health care provider, with the same requirement applied to medical assistance and MinnesotaCare coverage.

• Religious organizations and certain closely held for-profit entities with religious objections can be accommodated by notifying health plan companies and providing separate payments for contraceptive coverage without imposing costs on enrollees.

• Religious employers must notify employees at least 30 days before enrollment if they choose not to provide contraceptive coverage, including a list of excluded methods or services if partial coverage is offered.