SF931 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minnesota Health Plan establishment
AI Generated Summary
The Minnesota Senate has introduced a comprehensive health care reform bill, S.F. No. 931. This bill aims to establish a universal health plan called the "Minnesota Health Plan" to ensure that all Minnesota residents receive the health care they need. The plan will be overseen by the newly established Minnesota Health Board and will be funded through a combination of premiums based on ability to pay, taxes, and other dedicated revenues.
Key features of the Minnesota Health Plan include: 1. Coverage for all medically necessary services including doctor visits, hospital stays, mental health services, dental, vision, and hearing care. 2. No copays or deductibles, ensuring care is affordable for everyone. 3. Freedom for patients to choose their health care providers. 4. A focus on preventive care and early intervention to keep people healthy. 5. Timely and adequate payment to health care providers.
The bill also includes mechanisms for funding the plan, managing its operations, and ensuring quality and accountability in health services. This includes a call for a federal waiver to modify aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to better fit the state plan.
If enacted, the Minnesota Health Plan would represent a significant overhaul of the state's health care system with a focus on accessibility, affordability, and comprehensive care.
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| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Withdrawn and re-referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new subdivision regarding data classification for Minnesota Health Plan enrollees."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Minnesota Statutes section 13.3806 is amended by this bill to include new data protections related to the Minnesota Health Plan.",
"modified": [
"Data handling procedures to accommodate new health plan requirements."
]
},
"citation": "13.3806"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"The Minnesota Health Plan is added to the list of exemptions in subd. 2."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Minnesota Statutes section 14.03 is amended to include the Minnesota Health Plan among entities exempt from certain contested case procedures.",
"modified": [
"Procedural exemptions for agency operations."
]
},
"citation": "14.03"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Exempts new plan's policies and procedures from certain rulemaking procedures."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Section 14.386 exemptions apply to the rulemaking provisions for the Minnesota Health Plan under this bill.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "14.386"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"The new position of CEO for the Minnesota Health Plan is included in the salary schedule."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Amends Minnesota Statutes section 15A.0815 to set the salary for the Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Health Plan.",
"modified": [
"Agency head salary structures to include new health plan positions."
]
},
"citation": "15A.0815"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Protections and remedies for employees under sections 181.931 to 181.935 are referenced in relation to grievances with the Minnesota Health Plan.",
"modified": [
"Application of existing employee protection statutes to new health plan context."
]
},
"citation": "181.931"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Section 256B.37 is referenced concerning the Minnesota Health Plan's capacity to recover health care benefits.",
"modified": [
"Extends the recovery rights for health care benefits similar to those of the human services commissioner."
]
},
"citation": "256B.37"
}
]