Provider network adequacy provisions changed.

HF 3056 amends Minnesota's health insurance network adequacy rules to update requirements for health carriers. It changes the standard for primary care, mental health, and general hospital services to a maximum 30-mile or 30-minute travel distance/time (aligning with federal rules), repeals the previous 60-mile/60-minute standard for specialty services, and tightens waiver processes by requiring $500 application fees, detailed data on network gaps, and annual renewal with proof of progress. The bill directly affects health insurance companies (health carriers) operating in Minnesota, requiring them to meet stricter network access standards or justify waivers through a more rigorous process. These changes aim to improve geographic access to essential health services for plan enrollees.