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MN HF4142

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Nadeau

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) from covering prescription drugs or active pharmaceutical ingredients when used solely for weight loss by adding this exclusion to the state drug formulary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0625, subdivision 13d, which governs the drug formulary established by the Commissioner of Human Services

  • Effective date is January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval, whichever is later

  • Joins existing formulary exclusions for drugs without federal funding, over-the-counter drugs, erectile dysfunction treatments, drugs without established medical value, drugs from manufacturers without federal rebate agreements, and medical cannabis products

Legislative Description

Medical assistance coverage of prescription drugs solely for weight loss prohibited.

Last Action

Author added Rehrauer

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Finance & Policy3/9/2026

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