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.
July 23, 2026
On July 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that they are deferring more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California in an effort the combat "fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid and safeguard federal taxpayer dollars."
July 23, 2026
Calls, texts, and chats routed to 988 Minnesota Lifeline centers have increased year after year since the national mental health lifeline launched in July 2022.
July 23, 2026
MMA members are encouraged to vote for incoming MMA leadership during the month of August as part of MMA’s annual leadership election process.