Home care workers allowed to access MinnesotaCare, and money appropriated.
Impact
If enacted, HF738 would significantly amend Minnesota Statutes 2022, specifically impacting provisions within human services legislation. The bill's provisions will make it easier for eligible individuals to access healthcare coverage through MinnesotaCare, thus improving health outcomes for a segment of the population that otherwise may not have access to affordable care. This is particularly important for home care workers, who have traditionally faced barriers to obtaining health insurance.
Summary
House File 738 (HF738) proposes to extend eligibility for MinnesotaCare, allowing home care workers to access this health insurance program. The bill particularly targets individuals and families whose income does not exceed 400 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and who provide community first services, personal care assistance, or related services. This move aims to bolster support for home care providers, acknowledging the crucial role they play in the state's healthcare system.
Contention
The bill has raised discussions over potential funding implications and the sustainability of extending healthcare access under MinnesotaCare. Critics may express concerns regarding the long-term fiscal responsibility of the state, given the appropriations needed to fund the expanded access to healthcare under the MinnesotaCare program. Supporters, however, argue that investing in home care worker health is crucial for the wellbeing of the community and the functionality of the healthcare system at large.
Child care, child safety and permanency, child support, economic assistance, deep poverty, housing and homelessness, behavioral health, medical education and research cost account, MinnesotaCare, Tribal Elder Office, background studies, and licensing governing provisions modified; and money appropriated.
MinnesotaCare public option established, premium scale for public option enrollees established, commissioner of commerce required to seek a section 1332 waiver, and money appropriated.
Transitional cost-sharing reduction, premium subsidy, small employer public opinion, and transitional health care credit establishment; MinnesotaCare eligibility expansion
MinnesotaCare public option established, eligibility expanded, public option enrollee premium scale established, section 1332 waiver required to be sought by commissioner of commerce, and money appropriated.
MinnesotaCare Plan established, commissioner of commerce required to seek a section 1332 waiver, and commissioner of human services required to request to suspend the MinnesotaCare program.
Transitional cost-sharing reduction, premium subsidy, small employer public opinion, and transitional health care credit establishment; MinnesotaCare eligibility expansion
Transitional cost-sharing reduction, premium subsidy, small employer public option, and transitional health care credit established; MinnesotaCare eligibility expanded; premium scale modified; and alternative delivery and payment system recommendations required.
Transitional cost-sharing reduction, premium subsidy, small employer public option, and transitional health care credit established; MinnesotaCare eligibility expanded; premium scale modified; and recommendations for alternative delivery and payment system required.