SF 1054 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Coverage of vasectomies by health plans, the medical assistance program, and MinnesotaCare requirement provision

This bill requires health insurance plans, Minnesota's medical assistance program, and MinnesotaCare to cover vasectomies as part of contraceptive services. It amends Minnesota Statutes by removing the current exclusion of vasectomies from the definition of "contraceptive service" in section 62Q.522. The change ensures vasectomies must be covered under the same requirements as other contraceptive methods, including medical necessity considerations. The policy takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Introduction 1st Engrossment · 3 edits · Mar 10, 2025
MINOR
The bill evolved from a proposal requiring private health plans to cover vasectomies into a broader law that also mandates the state's Medical Assistance program and MinnesotaCare to cover the procedure. This expansion ensures public health programs are not left behind, aligning state coverage with private plan requirements while adding specific federal compliance safeguards.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from applying only to private health plans to explicitly including state-run medical assistance programs and MinnesotaCare.
SCOPE

Added requirements for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare to cover vasectomies, previously limited only to private health plans.

REQUIREMENT

Included specific exceptions for the state program to avoid losing federal funding, reducing coverage levels, or violating federal regulations.

TIMELINE

Added a new effective date clause for the state program, setting the start date to January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.

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Committee
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Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Health and Human Services
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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