Senator Hall responds to 2020 MNsure Rate Announcement

The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced on Monday that MNsure rates for 2020 are going down or remaining flat. Following the release, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville), released the following statement: “This week’s rate announcement is welcome news for…

Senator Newman calls mismanaged DHS payments “unacceptable”

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced the results of a federal audit, which showed the state made millions in unallowable payments to managed care organizations for individuals that are deceased. The state estimates…
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Sen. Benson responds to additional $3.7 million in DHS waste

Today the United States Department of Health and Human Services announced the results of a multi-state audit which identified $3.7 million in health care benefits paid for Minnesota enrollees who had already died. “Republicans passed…
Senator Michelle Benson

Statement from Sen. Benson on 2020 MNsure Rates

The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced yesterday that MNsure rates for 2020 are going down or remaining flat. Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake), chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee,…
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Statement from Sen. Rarick on 2020 MNsure Rates

The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced today that MNsure rates for 2020 are going down or remaining flat. Senator Jason Rarick (R-Brook Park) released the following statement: “As recently as 3 years ago MNsure nearly…
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Statement from Sen. Dahms on 2020 MNsure Rates:

Senator Gary Dahms, Chair of the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, released the following statement regarding the announcement this morning from the Minnesota Department of Commerce on MNsure rates for 2020: “Today’s announcement is…

Senator Howe Responds to Gov. Walz’s Clean Cars Minnesota Proposal

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s unilateral move to adopt California’s fuel-efficiency laws in Minnesota: “Governor Walz's new “Clean Cars Minnesota” proposal is a shortsighted attempt to appease environmental activists…

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you are all enjoying the start to the fall! As always, I am looking forward to the changing leaves. I am very thankful for the opportunity to experience all four…

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

New Insulin Patient Assistance Program The Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program was unveiled last week by a Senate Republican work group. They have worked with health plans, manufacturers and physician groups to keep patients provided…
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Senator Ingebrigtsen Responds to Gov. Walz’s Clean Cars Minnesota Proposal

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) Chair of the Senate’s Environment Finance Committee released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s unilateral move to adopt California’s fuel-efficiency laws in Minnesota: “Since taking office Governor Walz has been proclaiming…