1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health insurance; requiring certain tests and procedures to be classified 
1.3 	as preventive for firefighters;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 
1.4 	chapter 62Q.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [62Q.461] FIREFIGHTERS; PREVENTIVE SERVICES.
1.7 	Every health plan issued to a full-time firefighter, as defined in section 299N.03, 
1.8 	subdivision 5, must include coverage for physical examination tests and procedures 
1.9 	recommended by the International Fire Chiefs Association. The tests and procedures covered 
1.10 	under this section must be classified as preventive and covered without cost-sharing, 
1.11 	including but not limited to deductible, co-pay, or coinsurance.

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to health 
1.13 	plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.