Establishes a MinnesotaCare public option, sets premium scales, and requires a federal waiver.

The bill establishes a MinnesotaCare public option, a government-run health insurance plan, and sets a premium scale based on household income. It requires the commissioner of commerce to seek a federal waiver to implement the public option. The bill also expands eligibility for MinnesotaCare, sets annual deductibles for public option enrollees, and appropriates funds for MNsure to develop and implement the public option. The public option is part of the MinnesotaCare program, and all provisions of this chapter apply to the public option, unless otherwise specified.

Establishes a MinnesotaCare public option, sets premium scales, and requires a federal waiver.

The bill establishes a MinnesotaCare public option, a government-run health insurance plan, and sets a premium scale based on household income. It requires the commissioner of commerce to seek a federal waiver to implement the public option. The bill also expands eligibility for MinnesotaCare, sets annual deductibles for public option enrollees, and appropriates funds for MNsure to develop and implement the public option. The public option is part of the MinnesotaCare program, and all provisions of this chapter apply to the public option, unless otherwise specified.