A resolution urging the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose harmful cuts to this crucial and much-needed program

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota Senate resolution urges Congress and President to fully fund Medicaid and reject cuts, protecting coverage for low-income residents, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Referred to Health and Human Services

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SF 3478 — Senate Resolution Urging Full Medicaid Funding and Opposition to Harmful Cuts

Overview

SF 3478 is a Minnesota Senate resolution that requests the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose cuts to this essential program. The measure is non-binding and serves to express the Legislature’s policy stance on federal Medicaid funding. It has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Health and Human Services committee.

Bill type: Resolution (non-binding)

Senate status: Introduced and referred to Health and Human Services

Introduced: May 5, 2025

Companion: HF 3294 (House counterpart)

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim is to urge federal policymakers to provide full funding for Medicaid and to oppose any reductions that would undermine the program’s ability to serve eligible low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities.

By urging robust federal support, the resolution seeks to protect ongoing access to health coverage and essential services funded through Medicaid.

Key Provisions and Provisions Likely Included

While the full text is not provided here, the resolution is expected to include:
- A formal statement of Minnesota’s support for maintaining or increasing Medicaid funding at the federal level.
- An explicit request that Congress and the President reject proposed cuts, caps, or policies that would reduce Medicaid funding or restrict covered services.
- Calls for federal actions that preserve or enhance Medicaid financing, such as maintaining or increasing Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) levels, and opposing adverse policy changes that could decrease enrollment or benefits.
- Directives for Minnesota state authorities to monitor federal funding actions, and to communicate the state’s position to federal lawmakers and officials.
- Coordination with state agencies to ensure alignment between state Medicaid administration and federal funding priorities.

Affected Parties

Medicaid beneficiaries in Minnesota (including low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities)

Minnesota Department of Human Services and other state agencies administering Medicaid

Healthcare providers and facilities serving Medicaid patients

Federal policymakers and the Administration

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction and first reading: May 5, 2025

Referral: Health and Human Services committee

Status indicates ongoing consideration within the Senate; no enacted fiscal impact or regulatory changes implied by a resolution alone

Related Legislation

HF 3294 is the companion bill in the House, mirroring the same objective of urging full Medicaid funding and opposition to cuts.

Impact and Notes

This resolution does not create or amend law or funding obligations; it expresses a policy position intended to influence federal action and public discourse.

If adopted, it signals broad legislative support within Minnesota for sustaining Medicaid funding, which could inform advocacy efforts and constituent messaging.