Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF5142: Coverage requirement of medical services and prescription medications for the treatment of dementia
Status: In committee, April 15, 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, April 14, 2026:
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, 2027, 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
- Julia Coleman (R) · primary sponsor
- Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Amanda H. (D, 47)
- Karin Housley (R)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF5142?
- SF5142 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Coverage requirement of medical services and prescription medications for the treatment of dementia.
- What does SF5142 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 SF5142?
- In committee as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF5142?
- Julia Coleman (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF5142?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5142&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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