Minnesota HF3779 mandates health plans to cover doula services, requires the commissioner of commerce to cover the cost, and appropriates funds.

Minnesota HF3779 requires all health plans to cover doula services, which include childbirth education and support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. The commissioner of commerce must cover the cost of this coverage and reimburse health plan companies. The bill modifies the language relating to doula services coverage in the medical assistance program. It also appropriates money from the general fund to the commissioner of commerce starting in fiscal year 2028 to cover the cost of providing coverage.

Minnesota HF3779 mandates health plans to cover doula services, requires the commissioner of commerce to cover the cost, and appropriates funds.

Minnesota HF3779 requires all health plans to cover doula services, which include childbirth education and support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. The commissioner of commerce must cover the cost of this coverage and reimburse health plan companies. The bill modifies the language relating to doula services coverage in the medical assistance program. It also appropriates money from the general fund to the commissioner of commerce starting in fiscal year 2028 to cover the cost of providing coverage.