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SF 2235

Employee health plan options compliance with cost-sharing limits disclosure in job postings by employers requirement provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alice Mann and 1 co-sponsor

Requires Minnesota employers to disclose health plan cost-sharing limits and available options in job postings to increase transparency for prospective employees.

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Bill Summary · SF 2235

Legislative bill overview

SF 2235 requires Minnesota employers to disclose cost-sharing limits and employee health plan options in job postings. The bill mandates that employers provide transparent information about health insurance benefits, specifically detailing out-of-pocket maximums and available plan choices, when advertising positions to prospective employees.

Why is this important

Job seekers currently have limited visibility into health benefit structures before applying, making it difficult to assess total compensation packages and plan affordability. This transparency requirement could help workers make more informed employment decisions and reduce surprises about healthcare costs after hiring. It addresses growing concerns about hidden healthcare expenses that significantly impact workers' take-home pay and financial security.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Employers, especially small businesses, may face administrative costs in standardizing and updating job postings with detailed health plan information across multiple positions and platforms
  • Competitive sensitivity: Companies may view detailed benefit disclosures as proprietary competitive information that could disadvantage them in recruiting or be exploited by competitors
  • Plan complexity: Health insurance plans with multiple tiers, networks, and options may be difficult to accurately summarize in job postings without overwhelming or confusing applicants, potentially requiring extensive footnotes or links

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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