MN HF35

Health plans in Minnesota must include a maternal mental health program that ensures comprehensive care for pregnant and postpartum individuals, including mental health screenings during the perinatal period following American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommendations

Health care professionals must be reimbursed at least their cost to perform maternal mental health services, including screenings, diagnoses, and treatment coordination

Health plans must provide professionals with resources and referrals to trained perinatal mental health providers and are prohibited from intentionally or unreasonably delaying referrals when clinically indicated

Requirements apply to private health plans, Medicaid managed care plans, and MinnesotaCare plans

Effective January 1, 2026 for private plans; Medicaid and MinnesotaCare provisions effective January 1, 2026 or upon federal approval, whichever is later