Bill > HF2904

This bill establishes a new mandatory health insurance pool called the "educator group insurance program" for school employees across Minnesota. The bill requires all school employers, including school districts, charter schools, service cooperatives, and other educational entities, to participate in this new insurance pool beginning January 1, 2027. The program will be administered by the commissioner of management and budget, who will set premiums that do not vary across school employers. School districts will be required to contribute 85% of family premiums and 95% of single premiums for the highest-value plan, with employees paying the remaining costs. The bill creates a labor management committee with 12 members representing various educational employee groups to study and provide input on the insurance program. Additionally, the bill provides for potential state aid to help school districts cover increased premium costs and establishes provisions for retired school employees, dependent coverage, and high-deductible plan options. The legislation aims to create a more standardized and potentially cost-effective health insurance approach for school employees across the state, with specific rules about eligibility, contributions, and implementation timelines.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2904&ssn=0&y=2025