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HF 4041

Coverage of abortion services from medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs eliminated, abortion and abortion-related services eliminated as a mandatory health benefit for health plans other than large group plans, and inclusion of coverage in State Employees Group Insurance Program prohibited.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Wiener

Bill eliminates abortion coverage from Minnesota public assistance programs and state employee insurance, and removes it as mandatory health benefit for most private plans.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 4041

Legislative bill overview

HF 4041 would eliminate coverage of abortion services under Minnesota's public assistance programs (Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare), remove abortion as a mandatory health benefit for most private health plans, and prohibit coverage through the State Employees Group Insurance Program. The bill applies restrictions across multiple insurance systems serving different populations.

Why is this important

Abortion coverage affects access to the procedure, particularly for lower-income individuals relying on public programs and state employees. These changes would reshape which Minnesotans have insurance coverage for abortion services and potentially increase out-of-pocket costs for affected individuals seeking the procedure.

Potential points of contention

  • Public funding debate: Opponents argue eliminating coverage restricts access for low-income residents; supporters contend taxpayers shouldn't fund abortion through public programs
  • Health benefit mandates: Questions about whether removing mandatory coverage from private plans affects market competition and whether employers can still voluntarily cover abortion
  • Scope of restrictions: The bill's applicability to state employee insurance raises questions about employee benefits and recruitment/retention in state workforce
  • Relationship to federal law: Potential interactions with federal restrictions (Hyde Amendment) that already limit abortion funding in some programs

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

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