Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF1269: Coverage of medical services and prescription medications for the treatment of dementia required, and step therapy requirements for medical assistance modified.
Status: In committee, March 23, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to health insurance; requiring coverage of medical services and prescription medications for the treatment of dementia; modifying step therapy requirements for medical assistance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13f; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.
From the introduced text, February 20, 2025:
A bill for an act relating to health insurance; requiring coverage of medical services and prescription medications for the treatment of dementia; modifying step therapy requirements for medical assistance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13f; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [62Q.546] COVERAGE FOR DEMENTIA.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) A health plan company must provide coverage for every (1) type of medical service, and (2) prescription medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that is used to treat or slow the progression of dementia. A health plan company must provide coverage for diagnostic testing to determine the appropriateness or effectiveness of a medical service or prescription medication to treat or slow the progression of dementia.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) A health plan company is prohibited from using step therapy protocol, as defined in section 62Q.184, subdivision 1, when providing the coverage required under paragraph (a).] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective January 1, 2026, and applies to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.] new text end Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13f, is amended to …
Sponsors
- Liz Reyer (D) · primary sponsor
- Esther Agbaje (D)
- Davids, Greg (R, 26B)
- Zack Stephenson (D)
- Kaohly Her (D)
- Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D)
- Kristin Bahner (D)
- Robert Bierman (D)
- Smith, Andy (D, 25B)
- Kristi Pursell (D)
- Cheryl Youakim (D)
- Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Amanda H. (D, 47)
Latest actions
- : Author added Greene
- : Authors added Pérez-Vega and Rehm
- : Author added Virnig
- : Authors added Johnson, P.; Momanyi-Hiltsley, Koznick, Curran, Hansen, R.; Moller, Anderson, P. E.; Clardy, Freiberg, Fischer, and Berg
- : Author added Kraft
- : Author added Acomb
- : Author added Norris
- : Author added Falconer
- : Authors added Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Huot
- : Author added Youakim
Common questions
- What is HF1269?
- HF1269 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Coverage of medical services and prescription medications for the treatment of dementia required, and step therapy requirements for medical assistance modified.
- What does HF1269 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to health insurance; requiring coverage of medical services and prescription medications for the treatment of dementia; modifying step therapy requirements for medical assistance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13f; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.
- What is the status of HF1269?
- In committee as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: Author added Greene (March 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF1269?
- Liz Reyer (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF1269?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF1269&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house
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