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MN HF4142
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Danny Nadeau
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AI Summary
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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
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Amends Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0625, subdivision 13d, which governs the drug formulary established by the Commissioner of Human Services
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Effective date is January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval, whichever is later
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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