Evaluation of Health Coverage Mandates
Minnesota state law requires the Department of Commerce to evaluate and report the potential impacts of legislative proposals that would require health insurers to add or increase coverage for certain conditions, diseases or other health care needs. Evaluations focus on potential fiscal, economic and public health impacts of proposed legislation.
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature directed Commerce to conduct an evaluation of the economic cost and health benefits of one existing state-required health benefit mandate annually until 2028. The 2025 evaluation will focus on coverage for chiropractic services. As part of this evaluation process, Commerce is seeking feedback from the public and other interested parties. Please submit comments by January 23, 2025.
As part of the annual evaluation process, Commerce solicits input from health care professionals, patient advocates, health insurers and the public. Comment themes are summarized in evaluation reports submitted each year to the Minnesota Legislature, known as 62J reports.
2024-2025 proposed state health benefit mandate evaluations
For the 2024-2025 cycle, Commerce evaluated nine proposed health benefit mandates for potential fiscal, economic, and public health impacts. The final reports are now available in the table below. Please contact Ashley Setala at ashley.setala@state.mn.us with questions..
Summary of proposed health benefit mandates
| Bill | Evaluation of proposed health benefit mandate |
| HF3479/ SF3510 | Coverage for Mental Health Services for Children |
| HF4211/ SF4089 | Coverage for Vasectomies |
| HF5050 | Coverage for Genetic Testing and Imaging for Cancer |
| HF5199 | Coverage for Maternal Mental Health Programs |
| HFXXXX | Coverage for Gene Therapy Treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia |
| SFXXXX | Coverage for Over-the-Counter Contraceptives |
| SFXXXX | Coverage for Powered Standing Systems |
| SFXXXX | Coverage for Bowel and Bladder Management for Spinal Cord Injuries |
| SFXXXX | Coverage for Inherited Metabolic Diseases |
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