H.F. No. 4012 Summary

• Health plan companies must provide coverage for evidence-based obesity treatments including behavioral, dietary, and physical activity interventions; bariatric surgery; and FDA-approved obesity medications.

• Medical assistance programs must cover obesity management and treatment in the same manner required for private health plans under the bill's requirements.

• Effective date is January 1, 2025, applying to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

• Bill amends Minnesota Statutes chapter 62Q and section 256B.0625 to establish obesity coverage requirements.