HF 837 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commissioner of commerce required to request the continuation of a state innovation waiver, and money transferred from the general fund to the premium security plan account.

HF 837 requires Minnesota's commissioner of commerce to apply to the federal government by December 31, 2026, for a waiver continuation under federal law (42 U.S.C. § 18052). This waiver is needed to keep Minnesota's premium security health insurance plan operating after 2027, as its future depends on federal approval. The bill also directs a one-time transfer of $413 million from the state general fund to the premium security plan account in fiscal year 2026. This funding supports the state's health insurance program for qualifying residents. The bill directly affects Minnesota's health insurance program and state budget management.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Introduction 1st Engrossment · 2 edits · Mar 10, 2025
MINOR
The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment, reflecting a significant increase in the required funding transfer. The amount to be moved from the general fund to the premium security plan account for fiscal year 2026 rose from $413 million to $504.8 million, indicating a higher financial commitment to the state's public employee health insurance system.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's financial obligation has increased, requiring a larger one-time transfer of state funds.
FISCAL

The required one-time transfer from the general fund to the premium security plan account increased from $413,000,000 to $504,801,000 for fiscal year 2026.

TECHNICAL

The document title and posting date were updated to reflect the bill's progression to its first engrossment stage.

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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Ways and Means
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Health Finance and Policy
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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