as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/01/2023 10:10am
A bill for an act
relating to health insurance; requiring certain tests and procedures to be classified
as preventive for firefighters; 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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Every health plan issued to a full-time firefighter, as defined in section 299N.03,
subdivision 5, must include coverage for physical examination tests and procedures
recommended by the International Fire Chiefs Association. The tests and procedures covered
under this section must be classified as preventive and covered without cost-sharing,
including but not limited to deductible, co-pay, or coinsurance.
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This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to health
plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.
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