Minnesota SF970 requires health plans to cover bowel and bladder management for spinal cord injuries and appropriates funds for cost coverage.

Minnesota SF970 mandates that all health plans cover bowel and bladder management for spinal cord injuries, including treatments, services, supplies, and equipment. The bill also requires the commissioner of commerce to reimburse health plan companies for this coverage and to evaluate submissions for payments. Additionally, it appropriates funds from the general fund to cover the costs of this mandated coverage. The bill applies to all health plans offered, issued, or sold on or after January 1, 2026.

Minnesota SF970 requires health plans to cover bowel and bladder management for spinal cord injuries and appropriates funds for cost coverage.

Minnesota SF970 mandates that all health plans cover bowel and bladder management for spinal cord injuries, including treatments, services, supplies, and equipment. The bill also requires the commissioner of commerce to reimburse health plan companies for this coverage and to evaluate submissions for payments. Additionally, it appropriates funds from the general fund to cover the costs of this mandated coverage. The bill applies to all health plans offered, issued, or sold on or after January 1, 2026.