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MN SF1029

MN SF1029
MinnesotaCare eligibility expansion; public option establishment; enrollee premiums modification; health care affordability for certain families modification; alternative delivery and payment system recommendations and plan implementation requirement


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Introduced
02/15/2021
In Committee
02/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health; expanding eligibility for MinnesotaCare and establishing a public option; modifying enrollee premiums; modifying the definition of affordability for certain families; requiring an implementation plan and recommendations for an alternative delivery and payment system; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 256L.04, subdivisions 1c, 7a, 10, by adding a subdivision; 256L.07, subdivisions 1, 2; 256L.15, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill expands eligibility for MinnesotaCare, the state's basic health program, by allowing families and individuals with incomes above the current maximum limit to enroll in a new "public option" within MinnesotaCare. It also modifies enrollee premiums, including exempting certain lower-income individuals and families from premiums, and requires the state to seek federal approval and waivers to continue receiving federal funding for the program. Additionally, the bill directs the state to develop a plan to transition MinnesotaCare to alternative service delivery and payment models focused on value-based care and increasing access to care.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy (on 02/15/2021)

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