AI Generated Summary
The bill proposes the creation of the Minnesota Health Plan to ensure that all residents of Minnesota have access to comprehensive healthcare. It plans to cover all necessary medical care including dental, vision, mental health, and more, without the need for co-pays and with premiums based on income levels. The bill emphasizes preventive care and patient choice in healthcare providers.
The plan would be overseen by a newly established Minnesota Health Board and funded through a combination of state funds, federal waivers, and income-based premiums. It aims to simplify the healthcare payment system, reduce administrative costs, negotiate fair prices for services, and maintain high standards of care across the state.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for creating several supportive offices and roles like an Office of Health Quality and Planning, an ombudsman for patient advocacy, and an auditor general to oversee and audit the health plan's effectiveness and financial integrity. Various amendments to existing statutes are also proposed to align with the new health plan's requirements and implementation.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| February 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Withdrawn and re-referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
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"Data on enrollees for the grievance process remains private, as defined by section 13.02, subdivision 12, but may be released under certain conditions."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Defines private data on individuals, referenced in relation to data collected for enrollees under the Minnesota Health Plan.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "13.02, subdivision 12"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Relates to the commissioner's right to recover the value of healthcare benefits, analogous to subrogation rights under section 256B.37.",
"modified": [
"Aligns Minnesota Health Plan's subrogation rights with those provided to the commissioner under section 256B.37."
]
},
"citation": "256B.37"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Protections and remedies under sections 181.931 to 181.935 for providers assisting complainants in the grievance process.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "181.931 to 181.935"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Lists contested case procedures that do not apply to the Minnesota Health Plan, as amended to include in the exclusions of the contested case procedures alongside other entities.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "14.57 to 14.69"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Section 43A.38 applies to employees and officials associated with the Minnesota Health Plan, dictating standards of ethics and conflict of interest.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "43A.38"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Relates to waivers requested under the section 1332 of ACA to waive provisions including sections 36B and 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code to implement this act.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "36B and 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986"
}
]