Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF1843

Introduced
2/16/23  

Caption

Analysis conducted of benefits and costs of universal health care system to assist legislature in comparing it to current public and private health care financing system, report required, and money appropriated.

Impact

The bill, if enacted, mandates that an independent contractor will be engaged to conduct an economic analysis over a ten-year period. This analysis is expected to assess various health outcomes that would emerge under the proposed Minnesota Health Plan, including how the plan could potentially affect insurance costs, accessibility of care, and administrative efficiencies. Additionally, the analysis will also evaluate impacts on the healthcare workforce and overall public spending related to health services.

Summary

House File 1843 is a legislative proposal aimed at conducting a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and costs associated with implementing a universal healthcare system in Minnesota. By mandating an evaluation comparing the proposed universal system against the current public and private healthcare financing models, the bill seeks to provide lawmakers with relevant data to guide their decision-making. Notably, the analysis will consider a range of factors, including healthcare coverage rates, the completeness of benefits offered, and affordability of care, among others.

Contention

The conversation surrounding HF1843 has sparked varied opinions among stakeholders. Proponents argue that a universal healthcare system could streamline coverage and reduce costs associated with complicated current systems. However, skeptics express concerns regarding the feasibility of such a proposal, particularly when addressing the potential loss of jobs within the existing healthcare administration and the significant financial commitments that a universal system may entail. Discussions in legislative settings indicate that there remains significant debate about the practicality and implications of the proposed reforms.

Companion Bills

MN SF1771

Similar To Universal health care system benefits and costs analysis to assist the legislature in comparing it to the current public and private health care financing system authorization and appropriation

Previously Filed As

MN SF1771

Universal health care system benefits and costs analysis to assist the legislature in comparing it to the current public and private health care financing system authorization and appropriation

MN HB1075

Analysis of Universal Health-Care Payment System

MN HB05485

An Act Concerning A Cost-benefit Analysis Of Establishing A Husky For All, Universal Health Care Financing System.

MN SB045

Health-Care Payment System Analysis

MN SF4912

Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota submission of information to legislature prior to the introduction of a bill appropriating money requirement provision, requiring annual reporting, health professions workforce advisory council recommendations from the commissioner of health requirement, and University of Minnesota academic health system appropriation

MN H5465

Establishes a single-payer health care insurance system, consolidating public and private payments into a more efficient Medicare-for-all style program, funded by progressive taxes, to reduce health care costs.

MN S0346

Establishes a single-payer health care insurance system, consolidating public and private payments into a more efficient Medicare-for-all style program, funded by progressive taxes, to reduce health care costs.

MN HF1916

Child care assistance program integrity requirements established; commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to establish an electronic record-keeping system for child care enrollment; reports required; and money appropriated.

MN HF4192

Child welfare system fiscal analysis directed, report required, and money appropriated.

MN SF49

Health insurance provisions modifications and appropriations

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.