Minnesota HF690 mandates health plans to cover obesity management and treatment.

Minnesota HF690 requires health plans to cover the management and treatment of obesity, including intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved obesity medication. The bill defines terms such as "intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment" and "FDA-approved obesity medication." Coverage criteria for FDA-approved obesity medications must not be more restrictive than the FDA-approved indications. The bill is effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.

Minnesota HF690 mandates health plans to cover obesity management and treatment.

Minnesota HF690 requires health plans to cover the management and treatment of obesity, including intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved obesity medication. The bill defines terms such as "intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment" and "FDA-approved obesity medication." Coverage criteria for FDA-approved obesity medications must not be more restrictive than the FDA-approved indications. The bill is effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.