Commerce Department Seeks Comments on Proposed Health Coverage Mandates

October 12, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Commerce has posted a public Request for Information related to this year’s cycle of 62J benefit mandate evaluations. Comments are due by November 20. 

This year, the commerce department is requesting public input on nine proposed bills: 

  • Coverage for Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing  

  • Coverage for Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices  

  • Dental Coverage for Cancer Patients  

  • Gender-Affirming Care  

  • Coverage for Management and Treatment of Obesity  

  • Coverage for Prenatal, Maternity, and Postnatal Care  

  • Coverage for Intermittent Catheters  

  • Coverage for Firefighters  

  • Coverage for Scalp Hair Prosthetics for Hair Loss Caused by Cancer Treatment 

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