Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support to organizations that help Minnesotans enroll in health insurance through MNsure, the state's health insurance marketplace.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $1,936,000 in fiscal year 2026 from Minnesota's health care access fund.
• Grants Distribution: These funds will be given to organizations that have a current navigator assister contract with MNsure.
• Basis of Payment: The amount each organization receives depends on the number of successful enrollments in medical assistance and MinnesotaCare they facilitated during the specified period in fiscal year 2025.
• Duration of Availability: This funding is a one-time grant, available for use until June 30, 2027.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces a new appropriation targeted at supporting navigator organizations, thereby increasing financial support for processes that facilitate health insurance enrollment through MNsure.

Relevant Terms

navigator organizations, MNsure, health care access fund, appropriation, medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, enrollment, health insurance marketplace.