March 12, 2026
On March 3, a Senate committee heard an MMA-supported bill that would require health plans to cover infertility diagnosis, treatment, and medically necessary fertility preservation services.
The MMA submitted a letter of support for SF 1961 (Maye Quade, DFL – Apple Valley), highlighting that clinical guidance recognizes fertility counseling and preservation planning as essential components of care for pediatric and adolescent patients facing serious illness. Coverage ensures access to fertility preservation, safeguards future family-building options, supports long-term quality of life, and promotes equity in healthcare.
The bill passed out of committee and was re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services. The House version has not been heard in committee yet.
June 11, 2026
The MMA has joined a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) against MultiPlan (recently rebranded to Claritev) and major insurers, including UnitedHealth, Elevance, Humana, Aetna, and Cigna, alleging that they conspired to systematically underpay healthcare practitioners for reimbursements for out-of-network services, which often fail to cover operating costs.
June 11, 2026
On June 9, the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) and Fairview Health Services finalized an agreement on funding for the university's healthcare programs, including the medical school.
June 11, 2026
A federal judge on June 8 nixed the Trump administration's $100,000 price tag on new H-1B visas, saying the fee is a tax and that only Congress can create new taxes.