Dayton signs agreement for ‘reinsurance’ program
In a letter to federal officials, however, Dayton said he still objects to related cuts in federal funding for the MinnesotaCare health insurance program.
About 166,000 state residents buy health insurance in the individual market, which primarily serves people under age 65 who are self-employed or don't get coverage from their employer or a government program.
"I remain strongly opposed to the
The governor's signature should remove any question about whether insurance carriers would sell 2018 coverage at lower rates thanks to the new program. State officials announced the lower rates earlier this month, yet the reinsurance program was not final without the governor's signature on the "waiver" agreement with federal officials.
Many who buy individual market coverage do so through
Open enrollment starts
"Individuals earning up to
In his statement, Dayton said he maintains his position that
"I have not waived those rights by signing this waiver," Dayton said. "My administration will continue our bipartisan efforts with
In a statement praising the waiver signing, Senate Majority Leader
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