SF 2582

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 04/04/2016 08:38am

A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring certain studies and options to stabilize marketplace
premiums.

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

Section 1. new text begin EFFORTS TO STABILIZE MARKETPLACE PREMIUMS.
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new text begin (a) In order to stabilize marketplace premiums, the commissioner of commerce shall:
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new text begin (1) study and create models of potential Minnesota-tailored rate-stability
mechanisms for the individual marketplace, such as a reinsurance program;
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new text begin (2) study and create models merging the state's individual and small group markets;
and
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new text begin (3) study options for making the state's rate review process more transparent utilizing
public information and hearings.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner shall issue a report on the preliminary findings of the studies
listed in paragraph (a) to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over health and marketplace premiums by January 15, 2017.
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