HF 520 Summary

• Health plans must cover all prescription contraceptives and contraceptive services without cost-sharing, including co-pays, deductibles, or co-insurance, effective January 1, 2022.

• Prescription contraceptives must be provided in 12-month supplies as determined by the prescribing provider, rather than limited to shorter supply periods.

• Religious employers and closely held for-profit entities with religious objections may be exempted from contraceptive coverage if they provide written notice to employees at least 30 days before enrollment.

• Health plan companies must arrange separate payments for contraceptive coverage for enrollees of eligible organizations without imposing costs on the organization, plan, or beneficiaries.

• Medical assistance (Medicaid) and MinnesotaCare coverage requirements are amended to include 12-month supplies of prescription contraceptives and coverage of contraceptive services without cost-sharing.