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.
“Bipartisan legislation leads to effective solutions,” said Rep. Randy Jessup, R-Shoreview. “Minnesotans that have been struggling to pay their health insurance costs will now receive relief. I hope we are able to work effectively with the Governor again to provide additional long-term reforms later this session.”
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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