Healthcare (Women's Health)

died · Minnesota · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SF 2084: Supporting Women Act

SF 2084, the "Supporting Women Act," would establish a state grant program to fund nonprofit women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes in Minnesota. The bill provides grants to organizations that offer free or low-cost support services - including housing, medical referrals, mental health care, and parenting education - to pregnant women and new mothers in crisis, homelessness, or at risk of homelessness. Grants cannot be used for abortion counseling, referrals, or services (except in life-threatening cases), and recipients must maintain strict privacy protections for client information. The commissioner of health would administer the program and monitor compliance with these requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health care and medical referrals through state grants for pregnancy centers, directly advancing healthcare access for vulnerable women.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds housing services for homeless/pregnant women through grants to nonprofits, directly advancing housing support for vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Homelessness

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in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 19, 2025

HF 1189: Rochester Area Foundation funding provided for the Pamoja Women program, and money appropriated.

HF 1189 appropriates $250,000 from Minnesota's general fund for the Rochester Area Foundation's Pamoja Women program during fiscal year 2026. The funding supports two specific services: women's health education and parent education programming. This is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2027, and directly affects the Rochester Area Foundation's program operations. The bill does not change existing laws but provides dedicated funding for these community services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $250k from general fund for women's health/parent education programs, directly funding community services under Health/Women subjects.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates $250k for women's health education, directly funding a healthcare service under the healthcare topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 17, 2026

HF 2883: Use of funds limited for state-sponsored health programs for funding abortions.

HF 2883 restricts the use of state funds for abortions within Minnesota's state-sponsored health programs. It prohibits the commissioner of human services from using state money for abortion services, except when necessary to maintain eligibility for federal health programs. The bill applies specifically to state health programs administered by the human services commissioner and references Minnesota's legal definition of abortion. This policy change directly affects how state health funds can be allocated for reproductive care services.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funding for abortion services in health programs, defunding a specific service within state health spending as per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly restricts state funds for abortion services within state health programs, directly limiting healthcare funding for this service per its summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 12, 2025

HF 1319: Sexual and reproductive health services grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of health. The funds are designated for distribution to organizations providing sexual and reproductive health services under Minnesota Statutes section 145.925. It directly affects community health providers and clinics that offer these services by providing dedicated state funding. The bill makes no changes to existing services or eligibility but allocates specific funding amounts for two consecutive fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.5M annually from general fund for reproductive health services, increasing state funding for public health programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $1.5M annually for sexual/reproductive health services grants, directly funding community health providers under existing statutes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SF 1113: Medical assistance coverage of birth services provided at home requirement

This bill requires Minnesota Medicaid to cover home birth services for low-risk pregnancies under specific conditions. It directly affects pregnant people choosing home births and eligible providers (certified midwives, nurse-midwives, physicians, or physician assistants). To qualify, recipients must be deemed low-risk with documented prenatal care, have a care plan including consent forms and hospital transfer options, and receive services from an approved provider. Coverage includes prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum care, with providers paid at 100% of physician rates and facility services at 70% of hospital rates for uncomplicated deliveries.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage for home births, expanding access to low-risk pregnancy care under specified conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SF 1650: Women's pregnancy centers and maternity home program establishment and appropriation

SF 1650 establishes a grant program to fund nonprofit women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes that support pregnant women and new mothers. Eligible organizations must provide free housing and services (like medical care, mental health support, and parenting education) without promoting or referring for abortions - except in life-threatening cases. The commissioner of health will administer the program, requiring strict privacy protections for client information and monitoring to ensure compliance with eligibility rules. This program directly affects community-based organizations serving pregnant women facing crisis situations, such as homelessness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for pregnancy centers, funding essential social services through a grant program administered by the Health Department.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nonprofit pregnancy centers providing medical care, mental health support, and parenting education - expanding access to maternal healthcare services through state grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 17, 2026

HF 2517: Use of public funds to cover abortions under MinnesotaCare restricted.

HF 2517 restricts MinnesotaCare (the state's Medicaid program) from using public funds to cover abortions, except in three specific cases: when the pregnancy endangers the patient's life, causes substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function, or results from rape or incest. This directly affects MinnesotaCare enrollees who might seek abortion coverage, limiting public funding to those narrow exceptions. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes § 256L.03 to clarify that public funds cannot cover abortions outside these circumstances. The change applies to all MinnesotaCare-covered health services, excluding the listed exceptions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts public funding for abortions under MinnesotaCare, limiting government spending on healthcare coverage per statute amendment.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid funding for abortions except life-threatening cases, limiting public health coverage access under MinnesotaCare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 6, 2025

HF 35: Health plans required to develop a maternal mental health program.

HF 35 requires all health insurance plans in Minnesota to create a maternal mental health program by January 1, 2026. The program must ensure comprehensive care for pregnant and postpartum individuals by mandating screenings during the perinatal period, requiring fair reimbursement for providers who conduct screenings or provide treatment, and ensuring timely referrals to mental health specialists when needed. This directly affects health insurance plans covering these services and aims to improve access to mental health care for this population. The bill prohibits unreasonable delays in referrals for clinically indicated cases, such as positive mental health screenings or reports of suicidal thoughts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates maternal mental health programs, screenings, and fair reimbursement for providers, directly expanding access to mental health services within healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SF 2954: Use of public funds to cover abortions under MinnesotaCare prohibition

SF 2954 amends Minnesota Statutes to restrict MinnesotaCare (the state health program for low-income residents) from covering abortions except in three specific cases: when the pregnancy endangers the mother's life, causes substantial bodily harm, or results from rape or incest. This bill directly affects MinnesotaCare enrollees who might seek abortion coverage, limiting public funding for the procedure under most circumstances. The key provision explicitly prohibits using state funds for abortion coverage outside these narrow exceptions. The bill does not change coverage for other health services under MinnesotaCare.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funding (MinnesotaCare) for abortions except in limited cases, directly limiting government spending on abortion coverage under state health program.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts public funding for abortions under MinnesotaCare except in three limited cases, directly limiting patient access to abortion coverage in state health program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 12, 2025

HF 96: Medical assistance required to cover birth services provided at home.

HF 96 requires Minnesota's medical assistance program (like Medicaid) to cover home birth services for low-risk patients when specific conditions are met. It directly affects pregnant people choosing home births and eligible providers (certified midwives, doctors, or nurse practitioners) who must meet scope-of-practice standards. Key provisions include requiring providers to document low-risk status through prenatal care, obtain patient consent about home birth risks, and have a hospital transfer plan. The bill also sets payment rates: 100% for provider services and 70% for facility services compared to hospital rates for similar care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for home birth services, directly increasing access to healthcare for low-risk pregnant people under specific conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Women's Health

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