SF929 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Health Plan establishment

Related bill: HF1812

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.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
February 05, 2025HouseFloorActionWithdrawn and re-referred toHealth and Human Services
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and re-referred toHealth and Human Services