Minnesota Health Plan establishment

SF 933 establishes the Minnesota Health Plan, a state-run health care program guaranteeing universal coverage for all Minnesota residents. It requires the plan to cover all medically necessary care - including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and long-term services - without patient co-pays, with premiums based on income. The bill mandates cost reduction through provider price negotiations and administrative efficiency, not by restricting care, and ensures access to providers through simplified funding. Key provisions include eligibility for all residents (including temporary out-of-state residents and border communities), retention of retiree benefits, and a two-page enrollment process. The plan would operate under a new Minnesota Health Board and Fund, with funding appropriated through state budget.