SF 1275

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 09/09/2015 02:11pm

A bill for an act
relating to health care; establishing a Health Care Innovation Task Force;
appropriating money.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin HEALTH CARE INNOVATION TASK FORCE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Health Care Innovation Task Force is
established to advise the governor and the legislature on innovative strategies to increase
access to and improve quality of health coverage for Minnesotans.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Members. new text end

new text begin (a) The Health Care Innovation Task Force shall consist of 26
members who are appointed as follows:
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new text begin (1) three members of the senate, two members appointed by the majority leader of
the senate, and one member appointed by the minority leader of the senate;
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new text begin (2) three members of the house of representatives, two members appointed by the
speaker of the house, and one member appointed by the minority leader of the house
of representatives;
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new text begin (3) one member appointed by the Minnesota Medical Association;
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new text begin (4) one member appointed by the Minnesota Nurses Association;
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new text begin (5) one member appointed by the Minnesota Hospital Association;
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new text begin (6) one member appointed by the Association of Minnesota Counties;
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new text begin (7) one member representing navigators appointed by the governor;
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new text begin (8) one member representing small businesses appointed by the governor;
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new text begin (9) one member representing unions appointed by the governor;
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new text begin (10) one member representing insurance brokers appointed by the governor;
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new text begin (11) one member appointed by the Minnesota Council of Health Plans;
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new text begin (12) one member appointed by the Minnesota Association of County Health Plans;
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new text begin (13) one member appointed by the Minnesota Safety Net Coalition;
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new text begin (14) four members representing consumers appointed by the governor, at least
one of whom must be from a nonprofit organization with legal expertise representing
low-income consumers, at least one of whom must be from a broad-based nonprofit
consumer advocacy organization, and at least one of whom must be from an organization
representing individuals who are enrolled in state public health care programs; and
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new text begin (15) the commissioners of health, human services, commerce, management and
budget, and the executive director of MNsure.
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new text begin (b) If a member is no longer able or eligible to participate, a new member shall be
appointed by the entity that appointed the outgoing member.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Operations. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of human services shall convene
the first meeting of the task force on or before September 1, 2015, following the initial
appointment of the members and shall meet at least quarterly thereafter. Members of the
task force shall elect a chair at the first meeting.
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new text begin (b) The task force is governed by Minnesota Statutes, section 15.059, except that the
members shall not receive compensation, except for expenses.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin The task force shall:
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new text begin (1) assess the current status of health coverage for all Minnesotans;
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new text begin (2) explore options for a state innovation waiver under section 1332 of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act by examining the feasibility of alternative approaches
to the requirements described in section 1332(a)(2) of the Affordable Care Act, including,
but not limited to, new payment and delivery models and waiving, modifying, or exploring
alternatives to the individual mandate, the employer mandate, benefit and subsidy
provisions, and qualified health plan provisions;
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new text begin (3) examine options for streamlining public health care programs through a section
1115 waiver under the Social Security Act to provide seamless coverage for individuals
and families eligible for public health care programs;
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new text begin (4) assess the impact of potential options for innovation to the health care workforce
and delivery system, including, but not limited to, rural and safety net providers, clinics,
and hospitals; and
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new text begin (5) assess the impact of options for innovation on their potential to reduce health
disparities.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Staff. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of human services shall provide staff and
administrative services for the task force. Technical assistance shall be provided by the
Departments of Health, Commerce, Human Services, and Management and Budget.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner of human services shall enter into a contract with a nonprofit
organization to assess the current status of health coverage and to identify where
challenges exist.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of human services shall submit to the
governor and to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over health, human services, and commerce policy and finance any
recommendations for health care innovation, including models for reforming delivery and
payment systems and any available state waivers necessary to achieve these goals by
February 15, 2016.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin The task force expires the day after submitting the report
required under subdivision 6.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... is appropriated for fiscal year 2016 from the general fund to the commissioner
of human services for administrative services to the Health Care Innovation Task Force, and
for a contract with an organization as required under section 1, subdivision 5, paragraph (b).
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