Health plans coverage of the management and treatment of obesity requirement

This bill requires most health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover the management and treatment of obesity as a chronic disease. It mandates coverage for three specific treatments: intensive behavioral lifestyle programs, metabolic/bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved obesity medications. The law prohibits plans from applying stricter coverage rules for obesity than for other medical conditions, ensuring equal treatment for deductibles, co-pays, and coverage limits. The requirement takes effect for health plans on or after January 1, 2027, and for state medical assistance programs on or after January 1, 2026.