as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/22/2024 04:09pm
A bill for an act
relating to health; providing health plan coverage for certain acupuncture services;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) Health plans must cover acupuncture services for the treatment of pain and ongoing
pain management when those services are performed by a person who is authorized to
practice acupuncture.
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(b) Coverage under this section must include at least 30 visits for acupuncture services
before a health plan company can require a prior authorization for further acupuncture
services.
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This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to health
plans offered, issued, or renewed to a Minnesota resident on or after that date.
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