Minnesota Enforcement

(07/2023) Medica violates mental health parity laws

The Minnesota Department of Commerce alleges Medica violated mental health parity laws and announced a consent order with Medica Insurance Company that requires the company to make systematic improvements to its processes for mental health coverage. The order sets a two-year window for the department to monitor the company’s process changes and imposes a $300,000 fine for any further violations.

(05/2023) State alleges HealthPartners illegally denied mental health coverage

Minnesota officials hit HealthPartners with a consent order for allegedly violating laws related to mental health parity. The decision is based on a market conduct exam performed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The consent order comes with a $150,000 fine, as well as one year of monitoring over “HealthPartners’ adherence to its new procedures,” per the release.