Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 5, 2026

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.

This bill removes abortion services from coverage under Minnesota's medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs, which provide health insurance to low-income residents and children. It also eliminates abortion and abortion-related services as a required benefit for most private health plans, excluding only large group plans. Additionally, the legislation prohibits the State Employees Group Insurance Program from including abortion coverage for state workers and their families. These changes amend existing state statutes to restrict public funding and mandate coverage for abortion services while repealing previous requirements that included such services in state health programs.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts abortion services coverage in public programs and private plans, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SF 3775: MinnesotaCare programs medical assistance coverage of abortion services prohibition, elimination of abortion as a health benefit for health plans other than large group plans, and State Employees Group Insurance Program inclusion of abortion prohibition

SF 3775 prohibits abortion coverage in MinnesotaCare, medical assistance programs, and the State Employees Group Insurance Program. It eliminates abortion and abortion-related services as a mandatory benefit for all health plans except large group plans. The bill repeals existing provisions that previously required coverage of abortion services in medical assistance programs and created reimbursement mechanisms for health plans covering abortions. These changes directly affect state health programs for low-income residents, most individual and small-group health insurance plans, and state employee health coverage.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits abortion coverage in MinnesotaCare, medical assistance, and state insurance programs, eliminating it as a mandatory health benefit and restricting reproductive healthcare access.95% confidence

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failed · Minnesota · House Mar 13, 2025

HF 24: Born alive infant provisions modified.

HF 24 amends Minnesota Statutes section 145.423 to require that infants born alive during an abortion be immediately recognized as human persons under the law and receive medical care. The bill mandates that medical personnel take "all reasonable measures consistent with good medical practice" to preserve the life and health of such infants, including compiling appropriate medical records. It directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions in Minnesota by establishing specific medical care obligations for infants born alive. The proposed changes would have taken effect the day after enactment, though the bill was not passed.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates medical care for born-alive infants during abortion, restricting abortion access and provider procedures under healthcare delivery.92% confidence

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jan 27, 2025

SF 705: State-sponsored health programs use for funding abortions limitation

This bill prohibits the use of Minnesota state funds in state-sponsored health programs (such as Medicaid) for abortion services, except when necessary to maintain federal funding for those programs. It specifically applies to health programs administered by the commissioner of human services and defines "abortion" per existing Minnesota law. The law includes a severability clause to ensure other provisions remain valid if part is challenged in court. The bill does not change federal abortion funding rules but restricts state funding for abortions in these programs.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts state funding for abortions in Medicaid, limiting healthcare coverage under state-sponsored programs per bill's explicit prohibition.95% confidence

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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

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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

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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

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