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SF 1889

Certain office visits for infants, children, and adolescents cost sharing prohibition provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill SF 1889 eliminates copayments and deductibles for pediatric office visits to improve access to preventive care for infants, children, and adolescents.

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Bill Summary · SF 1889

Legislative bill overview

SF 1889 prohibits cost-sharing (copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles) for certain office visits by infants, children, and adolescents in Minnesota. The bill applies to health insurance plans and aims to remove financial barriers to routine pediatric care by eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for covered visits.

Why is this important

Removing cost-sharing for pediatric office visits could increase preventive care utilization, early disease detection, and health equity among families with lower incomes who may delay or skip care due to copayment costs. This aligns with evidence suggesting that eliminating cost-sharing improves access to preventive services, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Insurance premium impacts: Eliminating cost-sharing may increase insurance premiums for all subscribers, potentially offsetting savings for some while raising costs for others
  • Definition scope: Unclear which specific office visits qualify (routine checkups only, or also specialist visits, behavioral health, etc.), creating implementation complexity
  • Employer burden: Mandates on health insurers may shift costs to employers and small businesses, potentially affecting coverage offerings or employment decisions
  • Federal compliance: Must align with existing federal preventive care requirements under the Affordable Care Act; unclear if this expands beyond current no-cost preventive services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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