Minnesota Statutes Insurance (Ch. 59A-79a) § 62A.154. Benefits for DES related conditions

Subdivision 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. Required coverage. No policy shall be issued or renewed in this state after August 1, 1981 if it provides an exclusion, reduction, or other limitation as to coverage, deductible, coinsurance or co-payment applicable solely to conditions attributable to diethylstilbestrol or exposure to diethylstilbestrol, unless the covered person has been diagnosed as having diethylstilbestrol-related cancer prior to the date on which coverage for that person begins. In the absence of credible evidence of a higher morbidity rate due to exposure to diethylstilbestrol, no insurer shall surcharge or in any other manner increase the premium. If there is credible evidence of a higher morbidity rate due to exposure to diethylstilbestrol, no insurer shall surcharge or in any other manner increase the premium without the prior approval of the commissioner.

Subd. 3. Refusal to issue or renew. No insurer shall refuse to issue or renew a policy, or to provide coverage under a policy, in this state after August 1, 1981 solely because of conditions attributable to diethylstilbestrol or exposure to diethylstilbestrol, unless the covered person has been diagnosed as having diethylstilbestrol-related cancer prior to the date on which an initial premium payment is received by the insurer.