Coverage requirement for the management and treatment of obesity

This bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover evidence-based treatments for obesity, including behavioral counseling, dietary support, physical activity programs, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved weight-loss medications. It applies to all health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, directly affecting insurers and policyholders seeking obesity care. The law mandates coverage without additional restrictions beyond standard plan requirements for these specific treatments.