Bill > SF3887

This bill allows watershed districts, which are governmental entities responsible for managing water resources in a specific area, and watershed management organizations, similar entities with a focus on water management, along with towns, to self-insure for certain employee health benefits, meaning they can manage their own health insurance funds rather than purchasing traditional insurance policies. This provision applies to these entities if they have more than 100 employees and requires that any self-insurance plan must meet legal requirements for group health insurance, be certified by the Department of Commerce, and adhere to specific standards. The bill also permits these entities, along with cities, counties, and school districts, to jointly self-insure if their combined employee count exceeds 100, and it outlines procedures for notifying and consulting with employee representatives before adopting or dissolving self-insured health plans, ensuring that employee unions have a say in these decisions.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3887/