Purpose of the Bill

The bill is a resolution by the Minnesota House of Representatives urging the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose proposed federal budget cuts to the program. It emphasizes the importance of Medicaid to the state's residents, particularly the vulnerable populations who depend on it for healthcare services.

Main Provisions

• Healthcare Access: The resolution highlights that Medicaid is a crucial program providing healthcare to one in five Minnesotans, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. It covers more people than Medicare and any other insurance provider in Minnesota.
• Impact on Vulnerable Populations: Medicaid covers services for 41% of children and is the primary payer for long-term care services, such as nursing home care. It also covers a significant portion of births among Black and American Indian communities in Minnesota.
• Economic Considerations: The bill notes that the healthcare sector is a significant employer in Minnesota, including in rural areas. The cuts to Medicaid would likely reduce access to care, decrease compensation, and harm rural economies.
• Minnesota's Leadership and Innovations: The resolution states that Minnesota has been at the forefront of providing healthcare access and has made improvements in efficiencies and outcomes through the current Medicaid structures. Proposed federal cuts threaten these achievements.

Significant Changes

The resolution does not propose any changes to existing law but provides a formal appeal to federal authorities to maintain or increase Medicaid funding rather than reduce it.

Relevant Terms

• Medicaid
• Healthcare access
• Vulnerable populations
• Long-term care services
• Rural economies
• Federal budget cuts