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HF 2506

Premium subsidy program administered by MNsure established, sunset for Minnesota premium security plan provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Patty Acomb and 11 co-sponsors

Create a MNsure-administered premium subsidy program with funding and sunset the Minnesota Premium Security Plan.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2506

Summary of HF 2506 (2025)

Overview

HF 2506 proposes to establish a premium subsidy program administered by MNsure, provide a sunset for the Minnesota Premium Security Plan, and authorize money to implement the changes. The bill was introduced on March 17, 2025, and referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy committee for its first reading. A companion bill exists in Senate as SF 1024.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a dedicated premium subsidy program to assist individuals with health insurance premiums, with administration by MNsure.
  • End or sunset the Minnesota Premium Security Plan as specified by the bill.
  • Provide funding to implement the subsidy program and related activities.

Key Provisions (as stated in available information)

  • Establishment of a premium subsidy program administered by MNsure.
  • A sunset mechanism for the Minnesota Premium Security Plan (the bill specifies sunset for this program, though detailed dates/conditions are not provided in the summary available here).
  • Authorization of state funds to support the new subsidy program (specific dollar amounts and funding structure are not detailed in the provided information).

Administration and Implementation

  • Administration would be handled by MNsure, the state's health insurance exchange and enrollment platform.
  • The bill’s provisions imply coordination with existing health insurance markets and subsidies, aligning subsidy administration with MNsure’s operations.
  • Details such as eligibility criteria, subsidy levels, career of funds, and implementation timelines would be defined in the bill text and related fiscal notes.

Fiscal Implications

  • The bill authorizes money to be appropriated for the subsidy program and related activities.
  • No specific dollar amounts are provided in the summary; the actual fiscal impact will depend on appropriations, eligibility rules, and subsidy formulas adopted in the final bill text.

Affected Parties

  • Minnesota residents seeking health insurance through MNsure who may qualify for premium subsidies.
  • Health insurers participating in MNsure.
  • State budget and, more broadly, the Department of Commerce and MNsure in implementing subsidy administration.

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • Introduced and given first reading on March 17, 2025.
  • Referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy committee.
  • Related legislation: SF 1024 (companion bill in the Senate).

Questions and Next Steps

  • What are the proposed eligibility criteria, subsidy calculation methods, and income thresholds?
  • What is the sunset date or conditions for the Minnesota Premium Security Plan, and how does transition to the new program occur?
  • What are the proposed funding levels and funding sources (general fund, other dedicated accounts)?
  • How would the subsidy program interact with existing MNsure policies and federal requirements?

For a complete understanding, review the full bill text and any accompanying fiscal notes once released, as well as the companion SF 1024.

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

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