Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Peterson
I hope your summer is off to a great start and you've had the opportunity to get outside and enjoy some warm weather with friends and family. Before the weekend gets underway, here is a quick update with some news from
Preliminary Individual Market Rates Announced
Earlier this month, the
All five of the carriers on the individual market (which serves Minnesotans who buy health insurance on their own, not through an employer or the government) are projected to decrease premiums for 2019, with average preliminary rates dropping between 3% and 12.4%.
This news is another positive sign that our reforms are working, helping to bring down health care costs and increase health care choices. I'm proud to have supported these reforms that are fixing
From 2014-2017, average rates increased by double digits every year, including nearly 60% for 2017. Thanks to these reforms enacted in 2017, individual market rates for 2018 remained flat or were reduced for most Minnesotans on the individual market. The
City Council Absentee Voting
Absentee voting for the
Absentee voting is available from
Monday - Friday
City offices will also be open for absentee voting during the following times:
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For more information on the primary election and absentee voting, please visit the following link: www.burnsville.org/elections.
In order to better understand the needs of women, children, and families across the state, the
This is a great opportunity to provide the Department with input and ensure the needs and voices of our communities are heard. The survey is just 2 questions and only takes a few minutes. You can participate by clicking the following link: https://apps.health.state.mn.us/redcap/surveys/?s=AgMG3BzQQE.
In the Community
I attended the
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns that you have on any issue relating to state government. I can be reached via phone at 651-296-5387 or via email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you!
Sincerely,
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