<div class="xtend"><a id="pl.1.1"></a><var>1.1</var>CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. F. No. 5<br />
         		
         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.1.2"></a><var>1.2</var>A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>relating to commerce; establishing the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace; <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>prescribing its powers and duties; prohibiting abortion coverage with certain <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>exemptions; recognizing the right to a person's physician of choice; establishing <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>the right not to participate; specifying open meeting requirements and data <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>practices procedures; appropriating money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>section 13.7191, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law as <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62V.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>March 14, 2013<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>The Honorable Paul Thissen<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>Speaker of the House of Representatives<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>The Honorable Sandra L. Pappas<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>President of the Senate<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>We, the undersigned conferees for H. F. No. 5 report that we have agreed upon the <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>items in dispute and recommend as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>That the Senate recede from its amendments and that H. F. No. 5 be further amended <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 13.7191, is amended by adding a <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>subdivision to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 14a. <b>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.</b> Classification and sharing of data <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace is governed by section 62V.06.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 13D.08, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5a. <b>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.</b> Meetings of the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>Insurance Marketplace are governed by section 62V.03, subdivision 2.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 3. <b>[62V.01] TITLE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>This chapter may be cited as the "Minnesota Insurance Marketplace Act."<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 4. <b>[62V.02] DEFINITIONS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Scope.</b> For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>the meanings given.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Board.</b> "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>Marketplace specified in section 62V.04.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Dental plan.</b> "Dental plan" has the meaning defined in section 62Q.76, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>subdivision 3.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Health plan.</b> "Health plan" means a policy, contract, certificate, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>agreement defined in section 62A.011, subdivision 3.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Health carrier.</b> "Health carrier" has the meaning defined in section <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>62A.011.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Individual market.</b> "Individual market" means the market for health <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>insurance coverage offered to individuals.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Insurance producer.</b> "Insurance producer" has the meaning defined <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>in section 60K.31.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.</b> "Minnesota Insurance Marketplace" <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>means the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace created as a state health benefit exchange <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>as described in section 1311 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>Public Law 111-148, and further defined through amendments to the act and regulations <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>issued under the act.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 9. <b>Navigator.</b> "Navigator" has the meaning described in section 1311(i) of <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, and further <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>defined through amendments to the act and regulations issued under the act.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 10. <b>Public health care program.</b> "Public health care program" means any <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>public health care program administered by the commissioner of human services. <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 11. <b>Qualified health plan.</b> "Qualified health plan" means a health plan that <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>meets the definition in section 1301(a) of the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>and has been certified by the board in accordance with section 62V.05, subdivision 5, to <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>be offered through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 12. <b>Small group market.</b> "Small group market" means the market for health <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>insurance coverage offered to small employers as defined in section 62L.02, subdivision 26.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 13. <b>Web site.</b> "Web site" means a site maintained on the World Wide Web by <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace that allows for access to information and services <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>provided by the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 5. <b>[62V.03] MINNESOTA INSURANCE MARKETPLACE; </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var><b>ESTABLISHMENT.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Creation.</b> The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace is created as a <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>board under section 15.012, paragraph (a), to:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>(1) promote informed consumer choice, innovation, competition, quality, value, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>market participation, affordability, suitable and meaningful choices, health improvement, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>care management, reduction of health disparities, and portability of health plans;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>(2) facilitate and simplify the comparison, choice, enrollment, and purchase of <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>health plans for individuals purchasing in the individual market through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>Insurance Marketplace and for employees and employers purchasing in the small group <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>market through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>(3) assist small employers with access to small business health insurance tax credits <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>and to assist individuals with access to public health care programs, premium assistance <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, and certificates of exemption from individual <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>responsibility requirements; <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>(4) facilitate the integration and transition of individuals between public health care <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>programs and health plans in the individual or group market and develop processes that, to <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>the maximum extent possible, provide for continuous coverage; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) establish and modify as necessary a name and brand for the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>Marketplace based on market studies that show maximum effectiveness in attracting the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>uninsured and motivating them to take action.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Application of other law.</b> (a) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace must <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>be reviewed by the legislative auditor under section 3.971. The legislative auditor shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>audit the books, accounts, and affairs of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace once each <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>year or less frequently as the legislative auditor's funds and personnel permit. Upon the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>audit of the financial accounts and affairs of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace is liable to the state for the total cost and expenses of <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>the audit, including the salaries paid to the examiners while actually engaged in making <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>the examination.  The legislative auditor may bill the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>either monthly or at the completion of the audit.  All collections received for the audits <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>must be deposited in the general fund and are appropriated to the legislative auditor. <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>Pursuant to section 3.97, subdivision 3a, the Legislative Audit Commission is requested <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>to direct the legislative auditor to report by March 1, 2014, to the legislature on any <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>duplication of services that occurs within state government as a result of the creation of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace. The legislative auditor may make recommendations on <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>consolidating or eliminating any services deemed duplicative. The board shall reimburse <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>the legislative auditor for any costs incurred in the creation of this report.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>(b) Board members of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace are subject to sections <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>10A.07 and 10A.09. Board members and the personnel of the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>Marketplace are subject to section 10A.071.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>(c) All meetings of the board shall comply with the open meeting law in chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>13D, except that: <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>(1) meetings, or portions of meetings, regarding compensation negotiations with the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>director or managerial staff may be closed in the same manner and according to the same <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>procedures identified in section 13D.03;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>(2) meetings regarding contract negotiation strategy may be closed in the same <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>manner and according to the same procedures identified in section 13D.05, subdivision 3, <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>paragraph (c); and<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>(3) meetings, or portions of meetings, regarding not public data described in section <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>62V.06, subdivision 3, and regarding trade secret information as defined in section 13.37, <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>subdivision 1, paragraph (b), are closed to the public, but must otherwise comply with <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>the procedures identified in chapter 13D.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>(d) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace and provisions specified under this <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>chapter are exempt from:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>(1) chapter 14, including section 14.386, except as specified in section 62V.05; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>(2) chapters 16B and 16C, with the exception of sections 16C.08, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>2, paragraph (b), clauses (1) to (8); 16C.086; 16C.09, paragraph (a), clauses (1) and <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>(3), paragraph (b), and paragraph (c); and section 16C.16. However, the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>Insurance Marketplace, in consultation with the commissioner of administration, shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>implement policies and procedures to establish an open and competitive procurement <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>process for the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace that, to the extent practicable, conforms <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>to the principles and procedures contained in chapters 16B and 16C. In addition, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace may enter into an agreement with the commissioner of <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>administration for other services.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>(e) The board and the Web site are exempt from chapter 60K. Any employee of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace who sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance to individuals <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>or small employers must be licensed as an insurance producer under chapter 60K.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>(f) Section 3.3005 applies to any federal funds received by the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>(g) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace is exempt from the following sections in <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.36"></a><var>4.36</var>chapter 16E: 16E.01, subdivision 3, paragraph (b); 16E.03, subdivisions 3 and 4; 16E.04, <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>subdivision 1, subdivision 2, paragraph (e), and subdivision 3, paragraph (b); 16E.0465; <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>16E.055; 16E.145; 16E.15; 16E.16; 16E.17; 16E.18; and 16E.22.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>(h) A Minnesota Insurance Marketplace decision that requires a vote of the board, <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>other than a decision that applies only to hiring of employees or other internal management <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, is an "administrative action" under section <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>10A.01, subdivision 2.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Continued operation of a private marketplace.</b> (a) Nothing in this chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>shall be construed to prohibit: (1) a health carrier from offering outside of the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>Insurance Marketplace a health plan to a qualified individual or qualified employer; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>(2) a qualified individual from enrolling in, or a qualified employer from selecting for its <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>employees, a health plan offered outside of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the choice of a qualified <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>individual to enroll or not enroll in a qualified health plan or to participate in the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>Insurance Marketplace. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to compel an individual <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>to enroll in a qualified health plan or to participate in the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) For purposes of this subdivision, "qualified individual" and "qualified employer" <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>have the meanings given in section 1312 of the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>and further defined through amendments to the act and regulations issued under the act.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 6. <b>[62V.04] GOVERNANCE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Board.</b> The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace is governed by a <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>board of directors with seven members.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Appointment.</b> (a) Board membership of the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>Marketplace consists of the following:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>(1) three members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of both the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>senate and the house of representatives acting separately in accordance with paragraph (d), <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>with one member representing the interests of individual consumers eligible for individual <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>market coverage, one member representing individual consumers eligible for public health <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>care program coverage, and one member representing small employers. Members are <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>appointed to serve four-year terms following the initial staggered-term lot determination;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>(2) three members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of both the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>senate and the house of representatives acting separately in accordance with paragraph (d) <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>who have demonstrated expertise, leadership, and innovation in the following areas: one <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>member representing the areas of health administration, health care finance, health plan <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>purchasing, and health care delivery systems; one member representing the areas of public <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>health, health disparities, public health care programs, and the uninsured; and one member <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>representing health policy issues related to the small group and individual markets. <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>Members are appointed to serve four-year terms following the initial staggered-term lot <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>determination; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>(3) the commissioner of human services or a designee.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>(b) Section 15.0597 shall apply to all appointments, except for the commissioner.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>(c) The governor shall make appointments to the board that are consistent with <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>federal law and regulations regarding its composition and structure. All board members <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>appointed by the governor must be legal residents of Minnesota.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>(d) Upon appointment by the governor, a board member shall exercise duties of <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>office immediately. If both the house of representatives and the senate vote not to confirm <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>an appointment, the appointment terminates on the day following the vote not to confirm <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>in the second body to vote.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>(e) Initial appointments shall be made by April 30, 2013.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) One of the six members appointed under paragraph (a), clause (1) or (2), must <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>have experience in representing the needs of vulnerable populations and persons with <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>disabilities.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Membership on the board must include representation from outside the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>seven-county metropolitan area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Terms.</b> (a) Board members may serve no more than two consecutive <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>terms, except for the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, who shall serve <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>until replaced by the governor.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>(b) A board member may resign at any time by giving written notice to the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>(c) The appointed members under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clauses (1) and (2), <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>shall have an initial term of two, three, or four years, determined by lot by the secretary of <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>state.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Conflicts of interest.</b> (a) Within one year prior to or at any time during <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>their appointed term, board members appointed under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>clauses (1) and (2), shall not be employed by, be a member of the board of directors of, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>or otherwise be a representative of a health carrier, institutional health care provider or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>other entity providing health care, navigator, insurance producer, or other entity in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>business of selling items or services of significant value to or through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>Insurance Marketplace. No member of the board may currently serve as a lobbyist, as <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>defined under section 10A.01, subdivision 21. For purposes of this paragraph, "health care <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>provider or entity" does not include an academic institution.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Directors must recuse themselves from discussion of and voting on an official <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.36"></a><var>6.36</var>matter if the director has a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest means an association <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>including a financial or personal association that has the potential to bias or have the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>appearance of biasing a director's decisions in matters related to the exchange or the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>conduct of activities under this chapter. No board member shall have a spouse who is <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>an executive of a health carrier.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Acting chair; first meeting; supervision.</b> (a) The governor shall designate <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>as acting chair one of the appointees described in subdivision 2.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>(b) The board shall hold its first meeting within 60 days of enactment.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>(c) The board shall elect a chair to replace the acting chair at the first meeting.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Chair.</b> The board shall have a chair, elected by a majority of members. <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>The chair shall serve for one year.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Officers.</b> The members of the board shall elect officers by a majority of <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>members. The officers shall serve for one year.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Vacancies.</b> If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint a new member <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>within 90 days, and the newly appointed member shall be subject to the same confirmation <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>process described in subdivision 2.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 9. <b>Removal.</b> (a) A board member may be removed by the appointing <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>authority and a majority vote of the board following notice and hearing before the board. <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>For purposes of this subdivision, the appointing authority or a designee of the appointing <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>authority shall be a voting member of the board for purposes of constituting a quorum.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>(b) A conflict of interest as defined in subdivision 4, shall be cause for removal <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>from the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 10. <b>Meetings.</b> The board shall meet at least quarterly.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 11. <b>Quorum.</b> A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum, <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>and the affirmative vote of a majority of members of the board is necessary and sufficient <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>for action taken by the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 12. <b>Compensation.</b> (a) The board members shall be paid a salary not to <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>exceed the salary limits established under section 15A.0815, subdivision 4. The salary for <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>board members shall be set in accordance with this subdivision and section 15A.0815, <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>subdivision 5. This paragraph expires December 31, 2015.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>(b) Beginning January 1, 2016, the board members may be compensated in <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>accordance with section 15.0575.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 13. <b>Advisory committees.</b> (a) The board shall establish and maintain <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>advisory committees to provide insurance producers, health care providers, the health care <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>industry, consumers, and other stakeholders with the opportunity to advise the board <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>regarding the operation of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace as required under section <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.36"></a><var>7.36</var>1311(d)(6) of the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148. The board shall regularly <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>consult with the advisory committees. The advisory committees established under this <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>paragraph shall not expire.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The board may establish additional advisory committees, as necessary, to gather <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>and provide information to the board in order to facilitate the operation of the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>Insurance Marketplace. The advisory committees established under this paragraph shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>not expire, except by action of the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Section 15.0597 shall not apply to any advisory committee established by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>board under this subdivision.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>(d) The board may provide compensation and expense reimbursement under section <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>15.059, subdivision 3, to members of the advisory committee.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 7. <b>[62V.05] RESPONSIBILITIES AND POWERS OF THE MINNESOTA </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var><b>INSURANCE MARKETPLACE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>General.</b> (a) The board shall operate the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>Marketplace according to this chapter and applicable state and federal law.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>(b) The board has the power to:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>(1) employ personnel and delegate administrative, operational, and other <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>responsibilities to the director and other personnel as deemed appropriate by the board. <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>This authority is subject to chapters 43A and 179A. The director and managerial staff of <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall serve in the unclassified service and shall be <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>governed by a compensation plan prepared by the board, submitted to the commissioner <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>of management and budget for review and comment within 14 days of its receipt, and <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>approved by the Legislative Coordinating Commission and the legislature under section <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>3.855, except that section 15A.0815, subdivision 5, paragraph (e), shall not apply;<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>(2) establish the budget of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace;<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>(3) seek and accept money, grants, loans, donations, materials, services, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>advertising revenue from government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and public and <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>private sources to fund the operation of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace. No health <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>carrier or insurance producer shall advertise on the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace;<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>(4) contract for the receipt and provision of goods and services;<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>(5) enter into information-sharing agreements with federal and state agencies and <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>other entities, provided the agreements include adequate protections with respect to <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>the confidentiality and integrity of the information to be shared, and comply with all <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and rules, including the requirements of <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>section 62V.06; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) exercise all powers reasonably necessary to implement and administer the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>requirements of this chapter and the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>(c) The board shall establish policies and procedures to gather public comment and <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>provide public notice in the State Register.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>(d) Within 180 days of enactment, the board shall establish bylaws, policies, <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>and procedures governing the operations of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace in <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>accordance with this chapter.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Operations funding.</b> (a) Prior to January 1, 2015, the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>Marketplace shall retain or collect up to 1.5 percent of total premiums for individual and <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>small group market health plans and dental plans sold through the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>Marketplace to fund the cash reserves of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, but the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>amount collected shall not exceed a dollar amount equal to 25 percent of the funds <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>collected under Minnesota Statutes, section 62E.11, subdivision 6, for calendar year 2012.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>(b) Beginning January 1, 2015, the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall retain <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>or collect up to 3.5 percent of total premiums for individual and small group market <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>health plans and dental plans sold through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace to fund <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>the operations of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, but the amount collected shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>not exceed a dollar amount equal to 50 percent of the funds collected under Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>Statutes, section 62E.11, subdivision 6, for calendar year 2012.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>(c) Beginning January 1, 2016, the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall retain or <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>collect up to 3.5 percent of total premiums for individual and small group market health <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>plans and dental plans sold through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace to fund the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>operations of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, but the amount collected may never <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>exceed a dollar amount greater than 100 percent of the funds collected under Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>Statutes, section 62E.11, subdivision 6, for calendar year 2012.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>(d) For fiscal years 2014 and 2015, the commissioner of management and budget is <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>authorized to provide cash flow assistance of up to $20,000,000 from the special revenue <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>fund or the statutory general fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.671, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>3, paragraph (a), to the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace. Any funds provided under this <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>paragraph shall be repaid, with interest, by June 30, 2015.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>(e) Funding for the operations of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall cover <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>any compensation provided to navigators participating in the navigator program.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Insurance producers.</b> (a) By April 30, 2013, the board, in consultation with <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>the commissioner of commerce, shall establish certification requirements that must be met <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>by insurance producers in order to assist individuals and small employers with purchasing <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>coverage through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace. Prior to January 1, 2015, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>board may amend the requirements, only if necessary, due to a change in federal rules.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>(b) Certification requirements shall not exceed the requirements established under <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>Code of Federal Regulations, title 45, part 155.220. Certification shall include training on <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>health plans available through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, available tax credits <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>and cost-sharing arrangements, compliance with privacy and security standards, eligibility <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>verification processes, online enrollment tools, and basic information on available public <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>health care programs. Training required for certification under this subdivision shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>qualify for continuing education requirements for insurance producers required under <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>chapter 60K, and must comply with course approval requirements under chapter 45.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>(c) Producer compensation shall be established by health carriers that provide <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>health benefit plans through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace. The structure of <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>compensation to insurance producers must be similar for health plans sold through the <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace and outside the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>(d) Any insurance producer compensation structure established by a health carrier <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>for the small group market must include compensation for defined contribution plans that <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>involve multiple health carriers. The compensation offered must be commensurate with <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>other small group market defined health plans.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>(e) Any insurance producer assisting an individual or small employer with <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>purchasing coverage through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace must disclose, orally <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>and in writing, to the individual or small employer at the time of the first solicitation with <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>the prospective purchaser the following:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>(1) the health carriers and qualified health plans offered through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>Insurance Marketplace that the producer is authorized to sell, and that the producer may <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>not be authorized to sell all the qualified health plans offered through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>Insurance Marketplace;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>(2) that the producer may be receiving compensation from a health carrier for <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>enrolling the individual or small employer into a particular health plan; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>(3) that information on all qualified health plans offered through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>Insurance Marketplace is available through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace Web site.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>For purposes of this paragraph, "solicitation" means any contact by a producer, or any <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>person acting on behalf of a producer made for the purpose of selling or attempting to sell <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>coverage through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace. If the first solicitation is made by <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>telephone, the disclosures required under this paragraph need not be made in writing, but <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>the fact that disclosure has been made must be acknowledged on the application.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>(f) Beginning January 15, 2015, each health carrier that offers or sells qualified <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>health plans through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall report in writing to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>board and the commissioner of commerce the compensation and other incentives it offers <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>or provides to insurance producers with regard to each type of health plan the health carrier <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>offers or sells both inside and outside of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace. Each <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>health carrier shall submit a report annually and upon any change to the compensation or <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>other incentives offered or provided to insurance producers.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>(g) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an insurance producer from offering <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>professional advice and recommendations to a small group purchaser based upon <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>information provided to the producer.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>(h) An insurance producer that offers health plans in the small group market shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>notify each small group purchaser of which group health plans qualify for Internal <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>Revenue Service approved section 125 tax benefits. The insurance producer shall also <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>notify small group purchasers of state law provisions that benefit small group plans when <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>the employer agrees to pay 50 percent or more of its employees' premium. Individuals <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>who are eligible for cost-effective medical assistance will count toward the 75 percent <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>participation requirement in section 62L.03, subdivision 3.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>(i) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to limit the licensure requirements <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>or regulatory functions of the commissioner of commerce under chapter 60K.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Navigator; in-person assisters; call center.</b> (a) The board shall establish <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>policies and procedures for the ongoing operation of a navigator program, in-person <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>assister program, call center, and customer service provisions for the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>Marketplace to be implemented beginning January 1, 2015. <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>(b) Until the implementation of the policies and procedures described in paragraph <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>(a), the following shall be in effect:<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>(1) the navigator program shall be met by section 256.962;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>(2) entities eligible to be navigators, including entities defined in Code of Federal <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>Regulations, title 45, part 155.210(c)(2), may serve as in-person assisters;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>(3) the board shall establish requirements and compensation for the navigator <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>program and the in-person assister program by April 30, 2013. Compensation for <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>navigators and in-person assisters must take into account any other compensation received <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>by the navigator or in-person assister for conducting the same or similar services; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>(4) call center operations shall utilize existing state resources and personnel, <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>including referrals to counties for medical assistance.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var>(c) The board shall establish a toll-free number for the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.36"></a><var>11.36</var>Marketplace and may hire and contract for additional resources as deemed necessary.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The navigator program and in-person assister program must meet the <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>requirements of section 1311(i) of the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148. In <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>establishing training standards for the navigators and in-person assisters, the board must <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>ensure that all entities and individuals carrying out navigator and in-person assister <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>functions have training in the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations; eligibility <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>and enrollment rules and procedures; the range of available public health care programs <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>and qualified health plan options offered through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace; <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>and privacy and security standards. For calendar year 2014, the commissioner of <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>human services shall ensure that the navigator program under section 256.962 provides <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>application assistance for both qualified health plans offered through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>Insurance Marketplace and public health care programs.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>(e) The board must ensure that any information provided by navigators, in-person <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>assisters, the call center, or other customer assistance portals be accessible to persons <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>with disabilities and that information provided on public health care programs include <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>information on other coverage options available to persons with disabilities.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Health carrier and health plan requirements; participation.</b> (a) <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>Beginning January 1, 2015, the board may establish certification requirements for health <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>carriers and health plans to be offered through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace that <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>satisfy federal requirements under section 1311(c)(1) of the Affordable Care Act, Public <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>Law 111-148.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply if by June 1, 2013, the legislature enacts regulatory <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>requirements that:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>(1) apply uniformly to all health carriers and health plans in the individual market;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>(2) apply uniformly to all health carriers and health plans in the small group market; <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>and<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>(3) satisfy minimum federal certification requirements under section 1311(c)(1) of <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>(c) In accordance with section 1311(e) of the Affordable Care Act, Public Law <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>111-148, the board shall establish policies and procedures for certification and selection <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>of health plans to be offered as qualified health plans through the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>Marketplace. The board shall certify and select a health plan as a qualified health plan to <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>be offered through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, if:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>(1) the health plan meets the minimum certification requirements established in <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>paragraph (a) or the market regulatory requirements in paragraph (b);<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>(2) the board determines that making the health plan available through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.36"></a><var>12.36</var>Insurance Marketplace is in the interest of qualified individuals and qualified employers;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>(3) the health carrier applying to offer the health plan through the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>Marketplace also applies to offer health plans at each actuarial value level and service area <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>that the health carrier currently offers in the individual and small group markets; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>(4) the health carrier does not apply to offer health plans in the individual and small <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>group markets through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace under a separate license of a <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>parent organization or holding company under section 60D.15, that is different from what <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>the health carrier offers in the individual and small group markets outside the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>(d) In determining the interests of qualified individuals and employers under <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>paragraph (c), clause (2), the board may not exclude a health plan for any reason specified <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>under section 1311(e)(1)(B) of the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148. The board <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>may consider:<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>(1) affordability;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>(2) quality and value of health plans;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>(3) promotion of prevention and wellness;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>(4) promotion of initiatives to reduce health disparities;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>(5) market stability and adverse selection;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>(6) meaningful choices and access;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>(7) alignment and coordination with state agency and private sector purchasing <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>strategies and payment reform efforts; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>(8) other criteria that the board determines appropriate.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>(e) For qualified health plans offered through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>on or after January 1, 2015, the board shall establish policies and procedures under <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>paragraphs (c) and (d) for selection of health plans to be offered as qualified health plans <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace by February 1 of each year, beginning <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>February 1, 2014. The board shall consistently and uniformly apply all policies and <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>procedures and any requirements, standards, or criteria to all health carriers and health <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>plans. For any policies, procedures, requirements, standards, or criteria that are defined <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>as rules under section 14.02, subdivision 4, the board may use the process described in <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>subdivision 9.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>(f) For 2014, the board shall not have the power to select health carriers and health <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>plans for participation in the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace. The board shall permit <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>all health plans that meet the certification requirements under section 1311(c)(1) of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, to be offered through the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>(g) Under paragraphs (b) and (c), the board shall have the power to verify that <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>health carriers and health plans are properly certified to be eligible for participation in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>(h) The board has the authority to decertify health carriers and health plans that <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>fail to maintain compliance with section 1311(c)(1) of the Affordable Care Act, Public <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>Law 111-148.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>(i) For qualified health plans offered through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>beginning January 1, 2015, health carriers must use the most current addendum for Indian <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>health care providers approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>the tribes as part of their contracts with Indian health care providers. The Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>Insurance Marketplace shall comply with all future changes in federal law with regard <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>to health coverage for the tribes.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Appeals.</b> (a) The board may conduct hearings, appoint hearing officers, <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>and recommend final orders related to appeals of any Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>determinations, except for those determinations identified in paragraph (d). An appeal by <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>a health carrier regarding a specific certification or selection determination made by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace under subdivision 5 must be conducted as a contested <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>case proceeding under chapter 14, with the report or order of the administrative law judge <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>constituting the final decision in the case, subject to judicial review under sections 14.63 <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>to 14.69. For other appeals, the board shall establish hearing processes which provide for <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>a reasonable opportunity to be heard and timely resolution of the appeal and which are <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>consistent with the requirements of federal law and guidance. An appealing party may be <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>represented by legal counsel at these hearings, but this is not a requirement.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>(b) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace may establish service-level agreements <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>with state agencies to conduct hearings for appeals. Notwithstanding section 471.59, <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>subdivision 1, a state agency is authorized to enter into service-level agreements for this <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>purpose with the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>(c) For proceedings under this subdivision, the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace may <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>be represented by an attorney who is an employee of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>(d) This subdivision does not apply to appeals of determinations where a state <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>agency hearing is available under section 256.045.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Agreements; consultation.</b> (a) The board shall:<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>(1) establish and maintain an agreement with the chief information officer of <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>the Office of Enterprise Technology for information technology services that ensures <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>coordination with public health care programs. The board may establish and maintain <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.36"></a><var>14.36</var>agreements with the chief information officer of the Office of Enterprise Technology for <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>other information technology services, including an agreement that would permit the <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace to administer eligibility for additional health care and <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>public assistance programs under the authority of the commissioner of human services;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>(2) establish and maintain an agreement with the commissioner of human services <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>for cost allocation and services regarding eligibility determinations and enrollment for <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>public health care programs that use a modified adjusted gross income standard to <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>determine program eligibility. The board may establish and maintain an agreement with <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>the commissioner of human services for other services;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>(3) establish and maintain an agreement with the commissioners of commerce <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>and health for services regarding enforcement of Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>certification requirements for health plans and dental plans offered through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>Insurance Marketplace. The board may establish and maintain agreements with the <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>commissioners of commerce and health for other services; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>(4) establish interagency agreements to transfer funds to other state agencies for <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>their costs related to implementing and operating the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>excluding medical assistance allocatable costs.<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>(b) The board shall consult with the commissioners of commerce and health <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>regarding the operations of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>(c) The board shall consult with Indian tribes and organizations regarding the <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>operation of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>(d) Beginning March 15, 2014, and each March 15 thereafter, the board shall submit <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees in the senate and <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over commerce, health, and human <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>services on all the agreements entered into with the chief information officer of the Office <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>of Enterprise Technology, or the commissioners of human services, health, or commerce <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>in accordance with this subdivision. The report shall include the agency in which the <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>agreement is with; the time period of the agreement; the purpose of the agreement; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>a summary of the terms of the agreement. A copy of the agreement must be submitted <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>to the extent practicable.<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Rulemaking.</b> (a) If the board's policies, procedures, or other statements are <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>rules, as defined in section 14.02, subdivision 4, the requirements in either paragraph (b) <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>or (c) apply, as applicable.<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>(b) Effective upon enactment until January 1, 2015:<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>(1) the board shall publish notice of proposed rules in the State Register after <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>complying with section 14.07, subdivision 2;<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>(2) interested parties have 21 days to comment on the proposed rules. The board <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>must consider comments it receives. After the board has considered all comments and <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>has complied with section 14.07, subdivision 2, the board shall publish notice of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>final rule in the State Register;<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>(3) if the adopted rules are the same as the proposed rules, the notice shall state that <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>the rules have been adopted as proposed and shall cite the prior publication. If the adopted <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>rules differ from the proposed rules, the portions of the adopted rules that differ from the <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>proposed rules shall be included in the notice of adoption, together with a citation to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>prior State Register that contained the notice of the proposed rules; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>(4) rules published in the State Register before January 1, 2014, take effect upon <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>publication of the notice. Rules published in the State Register on and after January 1, <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>2014, take effect 30 days after publication of the notice.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>(c) Beginning January 1, 2015, the board may adopt rules to implement any <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>provisions in this chapter using the expedited rulemaking process in section 14.389.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>(d) The notice of proposed rules required in paragraph (b) must provide information <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>as to where the public may obtain a copy of the rules. The board shall post the proposed <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>rules on the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace Web site at the same time the notice is <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>published in the State Register.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 9. <b>Dental plans.</b> (a) The provisions of this section that apply to health plans <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>shall apply to dental plans offered as stand-alone dental plans through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>Insurance Marketplace, to the extent practicable.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A stand-alone dental plan offered through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>must meet all certification requirements under section 1311(c)(1) of the Affordable Care <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>Act, Public Law 111-148, that are applicable to health plans, except for certification <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>requirements that cannot be met because the dental plan only covers dental benefits.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 10. <b>Limitations; risk-bearing.</b> (a) The board shall not bear insurance risk or <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>enter into any agreement with health care providers to pay claims.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>(b) Nothing in this subdivision shall prevent the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>from providing insurance for its employees.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 8. <b>[62V.06] DATA PRACTICES.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Applicability.</b> The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace is a state <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>agency for purposes of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and is subject to all <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>provisions of chapter 13, in addition to the requirements contained in this section.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Definitions.</b> As used in this section:<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) "individual" means an individual according to section 13.02, subdivision 8, but <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>does not include a vendor of services; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) "participating" means that an individual, employee, or employer is seeking, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>has sought an eligibility determination, enrollment processing, or premium processing <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>General data classifications.</b> The following data collected, created, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>maintained by the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace are classified as private data on <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, or nonpublic data, as defined <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>in section 13.02, subdivision 9: <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>(1) data on any individual participating in the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace;<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>(2) data on any individuals participating in the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace as <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>employees of an employer participating in the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>(3) data on employers participating in the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Application and certification data.</b> (a) Data submitted by an insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>producer in an application for certification to sell a health plan through the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>Insurance Marketplace, or submitted by an applicant seeking permission or a commission <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>to act as a navigator or in-person assister, are classified as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>(1) at the time the application is submitted, all data contained in the application are <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>private data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, or nonpublic data as defined in <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>section 13.02, subdivision 9, except that the name of the applicant is public; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>(2) upon a final determination related to the application for certification by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, all data contained in the application are public, with <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>the exception of trade secret data as defined in section 13.37.<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>(b) Data created or maintained by a government entity as part of the evaluation of <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>an application are protected nonpublic data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 13, <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>until a final determination as to certification is made and all rights of appeal have been <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>exhausted. Upon a final determination and exhaustion of all rights of appeal, these data are <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>public, with the exception of trade secret data as defined in section 13.37 and data subject <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>to attorney-client privilege or other protection as provided in section 13.393.<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>(c) If an application is denied, the public data must include the criteria used by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>board to evaluate the application and the specific reasons for the denial, and these data <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>must be published on the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace Web site.<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Data sharing.</b> (a) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace may share or <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>disseminate data classified as private or nonpublic in subdivision 3 as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.35"></a><var>17.35</var>(1) to the subject of the data, as provided in section 13.04;<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.36"></a><var>17.36</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) according to a court order;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) according to a state or federal law specifically authorizing access to the data;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>(4) with other state or federal agencies, only to the extent necessary to verify the <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>identity of, determine the eligibility of, process premiums for, process enrollment of, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>investigate fraud related to an individual, employer, or employee participating in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, provided that the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>must enter into a data-sharing agreement with the agency prior to sharing data under <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>this clause; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>(5) with a nongovernmental person or entity, only to the extent necessary to verify <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>the identity of, determine the eligibility of, process premiums for, process enrollment of, <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>or investigate fraud related to an individual, employer, or employee participating in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, provided that the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>must enter a contract with the person or entity, as provided in section 13.05, subdivision 6 <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>or 11, prior to disseminating data under this clause.<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace may share or disseminate data classified <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>as private or nonpublic in subdivision 4 as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) to the subject of the data, as provided in section 13.04;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) according to a court order;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) according to a state or federal law specifically authorizing access to the data;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) with other state or federal agencies, only to the extent necessary to carry out the <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>functions of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, provided that the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>Marketplace must enter into a data-sharing agreement with the agency prior to sharing <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>data under this clause; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) with a nongovernmental person or entity, only to the extent necessary to carry <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>out the functions of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, provided that the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>Insurance Marketplace must enter a contract with the person or entity, as provided in <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>section 13.05, subdivision 6 or 11, prior to disseminating data under this clause.<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>(c) Sharing or disseminating data outside of the exchange in a manner not authorized <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>by this subdivision is prohibited. The list of authorized dissemination and sharing <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>contained in this subdivision must be included in the Tennessen warning required by <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>section 13.04, subdivision 2.<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Until July 1, 2014, state agencies must share data classified as private or <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>nonpublic on individuals, employees, or employers participating in the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>Insurance Marketplace with the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, only to the extent <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>such data are necessary to verify the identity of, determine the eligibility of, process <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.35"></a><var>18.35</var>premiums for, process enrollment of, or investigate fraud related to a Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>Marketplace participant. The agency must enter into a data-sharing agreement with the <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace prior to sharing any data under this paragraph.<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Notice and disclosures.</b> (a) In addition to the Tennessen warning required <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>by section 13.04, subdivision 2, the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace must provide any <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>data subject asked to supply private data with:<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>(1) a notice of rights related to the handling of genetic information, pursuant to <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>section 13.386; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>(2) a notice of the records retention policy of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>detailing the length of time the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace will retain data on the <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>individual and the manner in which it will be destroyed upon expiration of that time.<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>(b) All notices required by this subdivision, including the Tennessen warning, must <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>be provided in an electronic format suitable for downloading or printing.<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Summary data.</b> In addition to creation and disclosure of summary data <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>derived from private data on individuals, as permitted by section 13.05, subdivision 7, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace may create and disclose summary data derived from <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>data classified as nonpublic under this section.<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Access to data; audit trail.</b> (a) Only individuals with explicit authorization <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>from the board may enter, update, or access not public data collected, created, or maintained <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>by the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace. The ability of authorized individuals to enter, <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>update, or access data must be limited through the use of role-based access that corresponds <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>to the official duties or training level of the individual, and the statutory authorization that <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>grants access for that purpose. All queries and responses, and all actions in which data are <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>entered, updated, accessed, or shared or disseminated outside of the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>Marketplace, must be recorded in a data audit trail. Data contained in the audit trail are <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>public, to the extent that the data are not otherwise classified by this section.<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>The board shall immediately and permanently revoke the authorization of any <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>individual determined to have willfully entered, updated, accessed, shared, or disseminated <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>data in violation of this section, or any provision of chapter 13. If an individual is <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>determined to have willfully gained access to data without explicit authorization from the <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>board, the board shall forward the matter to the county attorney for prosecution.<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>(b) This subdivision shall not limit or affect the authority of the legislative <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>auditor to access data needed to conduct audits, evaluations, or investigations of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace or the obligation of the board and Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>Marketplace employees to comply with section 3.978, subdivision 2.<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>(c) This subdivision does not apply to actions taken by a Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>Marketplace participant to enter, update, or access data held by the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>Marketplace, if the participant is the subject of the data that is entered, updated, or accessed.<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 9. <b>Sale of data prohibited.</b> The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace may not <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>sell any data collected, created, or maintained by the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>regardless of its classification, for commercial or any other purposes.<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 10. <b>Gun and firearm ownership.</b> The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>shall not collect information that indicates whether or not an individual owns a gun or has <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>a firearm in the individual's home.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 9. <b>[62V.07] FUNDS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace account is created in the special <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>revenue fund of the state treasury. All funds received by the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>Marketplace shall be deposited in the account. Funds in the account are appropriated <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>to the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace for the operation of the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>Marketplace. Notwithstanding section 11A.20, all investment income and all investment <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>losses attributable to the investment of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace account not <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>currently needed, shall be credited to the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace account.<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>(b) The budget submitted to the legislature under section 16A.11 must include <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>budget information for the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 10. <b>[62V.08] REPORTS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>(a) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall submit a report to the legislature by <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>January 15, 2015, and each January 15 thereafter, on: (1) the performance of Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>Insurance Marketplace operations; (2) meeting the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>responsibilities; (3) an accounting of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace budget <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>activities; (4) practices and procedures that have been implemented to ensure compliance <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>with data practices laws, and a description of any violations of data practices laws or <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>procedures; and (5) the effectiveness of the outreach and implementation activities of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>Minnesota Insurance Marketplace in reducing the rate of uninsurance.<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>(b) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace must publish its administrative and <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>operational costs on a Web site to educate consumers on those costs. The information <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>published must include: (1) the amount of premiums and federal premium subsidies <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>collected; (2) the amount and source of revenue received under section 62V.05, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>1, paragraph (b), clause (3); (3) the amount and source of any other fees collected for <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>purposes of supporting operations; and (4) any misuse of funds as identified in accordance <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>with section 3.975. The Web site must be updated at least annually.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 11. <b>[62V.09] EXPIRATION AND SUNSET EXCLUSION.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>Notwithstanding section 15.059, the board and its advisory committees shall not <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>expire, except as specified in section 62V.04, subdivision 13. The board and its advisory <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>committees are not subject to review or sunsetting under chapter 3D.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 12. <b>[62V.10] RIGHT NOT TO PARTICIPATE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>Nothing in this chapter infringes on the right of a Minnesota citizen not to participate <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>in the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 13. <b>[62V.11] LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Legislative oversight.</b> (a) The Legislative Oversight Committee is <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>established to provide oversight to the implementation of this chapter and the operation <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace.<br />
         		<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>(b) The committee shall review the operations of the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>Marketplace at least annually and shall recommend necessary changes in policy, <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>implementation, and statutes to the board and to the legislature.<br />
         		<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>(c) The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall present to the committee the annual <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>report required in section 62V.08, the appeals process under section 62V.05, subdivision 6, <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>and the actions taken regarding the treatment of multiemployer plans.<br />
         		<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Membership; meetings; compensation.</b> (a) The Legislative Oversight <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>Committee shall consist of five members of the senate, three members appointed by <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>the majority leader of the senate, and two members appointed by the minority leader of <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>the senate; and five members of the house of representatives, three members appointed <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>by the speaker of the house, and two members appointed by the minority leader of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>house of representatives.<br />
         		<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>(b) Appointed legislative members serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>and shall continue to serve until their successors are appointed.<br />
         		<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>(c) The first meeting of the committee shall be convened by the chair of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>Legislative Coordinating Commission. Members shall elect a chair at the first meeting. <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>The chair must convene at least one meeting annually, and may convene other meetings as <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>deemed necessary.<br />
         		<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Review of proposed rules.</b> (a) Prior to the implementation of rules <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>proposed under section 62V.05, subdivision 8, paragraph (b), the board shall submit the <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>proposed rules to the committee at the same time the proposed rules are published in <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>the State Register. <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>(b) When the legislature is in session, the rule may be adopted, but, if within ten <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>days of receipt of the proposed rule a majority of the committee members appointed by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>senate and a majority of the committee members appointed by the house of representatives <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>request further review of the proposed rule, the rule shall not be effective until the request <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>has been satisfied and withdrawn, the rule is approved in law, or the regular session of <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>the legislature is adjourned for the year.<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>(c) If the legislature is not in session, the rule may be adopted, but, if within ten days <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>of receipt of the proposed rule a majority of the committee members appointed by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>senate and a majority of the committee members appointed by the house of representatives <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>request further review of the proposed rule, the rule shall not be effective until the request <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>has been satisfied and withdrawn, or February 1, whichever occurs first.<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Review of costs.</b> The board shall submit for review the annual budget of <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace for the next fiscal year by March 15 of each year, <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>beginning March 15, 2014.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 14. <b>TRANSITION OF AUTHORITY.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>(a) Upon the effective date of this act, the commissioner of management and budget <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>shall exercise all authorities and responsibilities under Minnesota Statutes, sections 62V.03 <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>and 62V.05 until the board has satisfied the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>62V.05, subdivision 1, paragraph (c). In exercising these authorities and responsibilities of <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>the board, the commissioner of management and budget shall be subject to or exempted <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>from the same statutory provisions as the board, as identified in Minnesota Statutes, <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>section 62V.03, subdivision 2.<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>(b) Upon the establishment of bylaws, policies, and procedures governing the <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>operations of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace by the board as required under <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 62V.05, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), all personnel, assets, <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>contracts, obligations, and funds managed by the commissioner of management and <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>budget for the design and development of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall be <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>transferred to the board. Existing personnel managed by the commissioner of management <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>and budget for the design and development of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>staff the board upon enactment.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 15. <b>MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSOCIATION </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var><b>TERMINATION.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>The commissioner of commerce, in consultation with the board of directors of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, has the authority to develop and implement <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>the phase-out and eventual appropriate termination of coverage provided by the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>Comprehensive Health Association under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62E. The phase-out <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>of coverage shall begin no sooner than January 1, 2014, or upon the effective date of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>operation of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace and the ability to purchase qualified <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>health plans through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, whichever is later, and shall, <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>to the extent practicable, ensure the least amount of disruption to the enrollees' health care <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>coverage. The member assessments established under Minnesota Statutes, section 62E.11, <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>shall take into consideration any phase-out of coverage implemented under this section.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 16. <b>REPORT ON APPEALS PROCESS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>By February 1, 2014, and February 1, 2015, the board of directors of the Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>Insurance Marketplace shall submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>of the committees in the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>commerce, health, and civil law on the appeals process for eligibility determinations <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>established under Minnesota Statutes, section 62V.05, subdivision 6.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 17. <b>CONTINGENT TREATMENT OF MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On or after the date that final federal regulations are adopted regarding the treatment <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>of multiemployer plans, the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall take such actions as <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>are necessary, in consultation with the commissioner of commerce and in accordance with <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>final federal regulations, to: (1) ensure that all multiemployer plans are notified of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>final federal rules; (2) conform all policies and procedures of the Minnesota Insurance <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>Marketplace with applicable federal rules related to multiemployer plans; and (3) permit <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>multiemployer plans to be integrated in the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>maximum extent permitted by federal rules. The Minnesota Insurance Marketplace shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>submit written notification to the legislature regarding its compliance with this section.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 18. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>Sections 1 to 17 are effective the day following final enactment. The secretary of state <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>must post notice of vacancies for positions on the board immediately after final enactment. <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>Any actions taken by any state agencies in furtherance of the design, development, and <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>implementation of the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace prior to the effective date shall be <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>considered actions taken by the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace and shall be governed <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>by the provisions of this chapter and state law. Health plan and dental plan coverage <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>through the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace is effective January 1, 2014."<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>Delete the title and insert:<br />
         		
         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>"A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>relating to commerce; establishing the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace; <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>prescribing its powers and duties; establishing the right not to participate; <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>specifying data practices procedures; establishing a legislative oversight <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>committee; requiring reports; appropriating money;amending Minnesota <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>Statutes 2012, sections 13.7191, by adding a subdivision; 13D.08, by adding a <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>subdivision; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62V."<br />
         		
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               <td><a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td colspan="3">We request the adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>House Conferees:<br />
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               <td></td>
               <td></td>
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            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var><br />
                  		
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               <td><span>
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               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
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            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Joe Atkins<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Thomas Huntley<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
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               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
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            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Tina Liebling<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Jim Abeler<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Dan Schoen<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Senate Conferees:<br />
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               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
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               <td><a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Tony Lourey<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Kathy Sheran<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
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               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
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               <td><a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Jeff Hayden<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Barb  Goodwin<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
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            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>James P. Metzen<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
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