This bill seeks to expand eligibility for MinnesotaCare, which is Minnesota’s health coverage program for lower-income individuals and families. Key provisions of the bill include:

• Eligibility Expansion: It extends MinnesotaCare coverage to more residents who may not have qualified under previous income limits.
• Premium Scale Establishment: The bill establishes a structured premium payment system for enrollees under the expanded MinnesotaCare program.
• 1332 Waiver Application: The Commissioner of Commerce is required to seek a Section 1332 waiver from the federal government, which would allow the state to modify Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements and potentially secure additional federal funding.
• Statutory Amendments & Appropriations: The bill amends various sections of Minnesota law related to MinnesotaCare (Chapter 256L) and provides for necessary funding to implement the expansion.

This bill is currently referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection committee for further consideration.