Minnesota SF974 mandates health insurance plans to cover power standing systems for wheelchairs, with appropriations for costs.

Minnesota SF974 requires all health insurance plans to cover power standing systems for wheelchairs, effective January 1, 2026. The bill also mandates coverage under medical assistance and MinnesotaCare. It appropriates funds from the general fund to the commissioner of commerce to cover the costs of this coverage. The commissioner must reimburse health plan companies for the coverage, excluding any costs that would have been incurred without the mandate.

Minnesota SF974 mandates health insurance plans to cover power standing systems for wheelchairs, with appropriations for costs.

Minnesota SF974 requires all health insurance plans to cover power standing systems for wheelchairs, effective January 1, 2026. The bill also mandates coverage under medical assistance and MinnesotaCare. It appropriates funds from the general fund to the commissioner of commerce to cover the costs of this coverage. The commissioner must reimburse health plan companies for the coverage, excluding any costs that would have been incurred without the mandate.