Bill > SF929

This bill establishes a comprehensive single-payer health care system called the Minnesota Health Plan (MHP), which aims to provide universal health coverage to all Minnesota residents. The plan would ensure coverage for a wide range of medical services including medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescription drugs, long-term care, and home care, with patients able to choose their providers. Key provisions include creating a Minnesota Health Board to oversee the plan, establishing a Minnesota Health Fund to finance the system, and implementing a premium structure based on individuals' ability to pay. The bill would eliminate existing private health insurance for services covered by the MHP and requires obtaining federal waivers to redirect current healthcare funding. The plan would be governed by a 15-member board representing various stakeholders, including regional health planning boards, patients, providers, and employers. The system would also create an Office of Health Quality and Planning to assess the plan's effectiveness, an Ombudsman Office for Patient Advocacy to represent consumer interests, and an Auditor General to investigate potential fraud and abuse. The bill mandates the plan become operational within two years of enactment and includes provisions for transitioning existing healthcare workers and systems, with a focus on maintaining high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare for all Minnesota residents.

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0929&ssn=0&y=2025