"House File Five will help improve access and quality of health care for Minnesotans in all parts of the state," Mack said. "Minnesotans should be able to receive tax credits whether they purchase health insurance through the exchange or outside of it. This will give families more flexibility and more options to choose the plans that work best for their families."
HF5 will require the Department of Commerce to seek necessary federal waivers to allow Minnesotans access to tax credits regardless of where they purchase health insurance. In addition, HF5 works to reign in and improve the accountability of MNsure, the state's health insurance exchange set up under the Affordable Care Act, which received exemptions from various state agencies requirements, and eliminates MNsure's unchecked ability to give salary bonuses to MNsure executives.
"Many Minnesotans were disappointed to hear about bonuses being given to MNsure executives while thousands struggled with the broken website," Mack said. "This bill will help put a stop to that, and increase accountability by holding MNsure to the same standards that we expect from other state agencies."
HF5 was officially introduced during Thursday's legislative session.
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