Minnesota HF1269 mandates coverage for dementia treatments and modifies prior authorization rules for certain medications.

Minnesota HF1269 requires health plan companies to cover all medical services and FDA-approved prescription medications for dementia treatment, including diagnostic testing. It prohibits the use of step therapy protocols for these treatments. The bill also modifies prior authorization requirements for certain medications, including automatic approval for drugs prescribed for patients using enteral tubes. Effective January 1, 2026, it applies to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Minnesota HF1269 mandates coverage for dementia treatments and modifies prior authorization rules for certain medications.

Minnesota HF1269 requires health plan companies to cover all medical services and FDA-approved prescription medications for dementia treatment, including diagnostic testing. It prohibits the use of step therapy protocols for these treatments. The bill also modifies prior authorization requirements for certain medications, including automatic approval for drugs prescribed for patients using enteral tubes. Effective January 1, 2026, it applies to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.