Senate Democrats rolled out legislation that would ban businesses from not covering any treatments guaranteed by law in response to the US Supreme Court's recent Hobby Lobby decision.
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The Capitol Note: Dems unveil specifics in $283M of supplemental spending
The subject targets, ranging from higher education to health and human services, signal that an overall deal on specific projects and policies is close.
Read More »The Capitol Note: Letter outlines insurance companies’ complaints on MNsure
Minnesota Council of Health Plans director Julie Brunner sent a letter to state agencies on Friday to alert officials to the error-riddled data that insurance companies have received.
Read More »The Capitol Note: Seifert to kick off campaign for governor Thursday
1.) Former House Minority Leader Marty Seifert is poised to jump into the gubernatorial race with a trio of events on Thursday. Seifert’s candidacy has ...
Read More »DHS Medicaid audit points to problems
A preliminary audit of the state’s Medicaid rates released on March 1 determined that they were “actuarially sound.” That’s the finding that Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson repeatedly stressed during a phone call with reporters the day the report was released.
Read More »DHS commissioner reveals federal investigation of state’s Medicaid program
The federal government is investigating Minnesota’s $3.6 billion Medicaid program for potential fraud. Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson discussed the investigation during a committee hearing on Tuesday devoted to transparency issues with regards to the state’s nonprofit health plans.
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