Minnesota HF4230 requires health plans to cover treatment for inherited metabolic diseases, including medical foods and low-protein modified food.

Minnesota HF4230 mandates that health plans cover medically necessary treatment for inherited metabolic diseases. This includes covering the purchase of medical foods and low-protein modified food products. The bill defines "inherited metabolic disease" as a disease caused by an inherited abnormality of body chemistry affecting metabolism. It also defines "medical food" as a food intended for the dietary treatment of a disease or condition with established nutritional requirements by medical evaluation, formulated to be consumed under a physician's direction.

Minnesota HF4230 requires health plans to cover treatment for inherited metabolic diseases, including medical foods and low-protein modified food.

Minnesota HF4230 mandates that health plans cover medically necessary treatment for inherited metabolic diseases. This includes covering the purchase of medical foods and low-protein modified food products. The bill defines "inherited metabolic disease" as a disease caused by an inherited abnormality of body chemistry affecting metabolism. It also defines "medical food" as a food intended for the dietary treatment of a disease or condition with established nutritional requirements by medical evaluation, formulated to be consumed under a physician's direction.