Minnesota SF2075 mandates health plans to cover obesity management and treatment, including behavioral therapy, surgery, and FDA-approved medications.

Minnesota SF2075 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 mandates that coverage criteria for FDA-approved obesity medications must not be more restrictive than the FDA-approved indications. The coverage must be consistent with other illnesses, conditions, or disorders for deductibles, co-payments, and coinsurance. The bill is effective January 1, 2027, for health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Minnesota SF2075 mandates health plans to cover obesity management and treatment, including behavioral therapy, surgery, and FDA-approved medications.

Minnesota SF2075 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 mandates that coverage criteria for FDA-approved obesity medications must not be more restrictive than the FDA-approved indications. The coverage must be consistent with other illnesses, conditions, or disorders for deductibles, co-payments, and coinsurance. The bill is effective January 1, 2027, for health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.