HF 2196 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Mental health terminology updated.

HF 2196 updates Minnesota's mental health terminology in state law to use more current and person-centered language. It specifically revises definitions of terms like "mental illness" and "emotional disturbance" across multiple statutes to align with modern clinical standards. The bill requires health plans to cover prescribed antipsychotic drugs for these conditions without special deductibles or co-payments, and allows patients to continue essential medications for up to one year during health plan changes or formulary updates. These provisions directly affect health insurance companies and Minnesotans receiving mental health treatment covered by insurance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 12, 2025 Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Mar 12, 2025
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Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Finance and Policy
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