ST. PAUL, MN—The Minnesota House overwhelmingly approved the conference committee report for Senate File 1 Thursday on a vote of 108-19. The bill provides a 25% premium reduction to Minnesotans who do not qualify for MNsure tax credits on the individual market, and includes key Republican-led reforms to preserve care for those receiving life-saving treatments and increase competition and consumer choice moving forward. The bill passed the Senate earlier Thursday afternoon with bipartisan support.
“Minnesotans will now receive the premium relief they have so patiently waited for,” said Rep. Nick Zerwas, R-Elk River. “Senate File 1 is just the beginning, I will continue to be a leading voice at the Capitol advocating for more long-term reforms to health insurance, so we do not end up dealing with these same issues again next year.”
GOP-led reforms included in the final bill include:
"Today's bill is a first step in a session-long effort to address the problems created by Obamacare and MNsure," said House Speaker Kurt Daudt, R-Crown. "As the first month of session comes to a close, Republican majorities have shown an ability to get things done for Minnesotans and to work productively with the governor."
The bill will now go to the governor, who is expected to sign it into law.
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