Certain office visits for infants, children, and adolescents cost sharing prohibition provision
This bill prohibits health insurance plans in Minnesota from charging cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for office visits to infants, children, and adolescents that meet two specific criteria: (1) the visit is for evidence-based preventive care or screenings recommended by the Health Resources and Services Administration, and (2) the visit lasts 15 minutes or less. It directly affects health insurance companies, healthcare providers, and families of children under 18 who rely on preventive care. The law requires insurers to allow providers to bill separately for these preventive services without cost-sharing, ensuring access to routine check-ups. This amends Minnesota Statutes to add a new provision under health insurance coverage rules.
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
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