Minn. Rep. Johnson Disappointed Relief is Tied to for-Profit Insurance Provisions

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 26 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following statement by Representative Clark Johnson:

Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed SF 1 providing health insurance premium relief for Minnesotans. The measure also radically changes the health insurance system in Minnesota by allowing for-profit insurers to operate in the state.

"I am glad relief will be going out to Minnesota families soon. It is disappointing relief is tied to allowing for-profit HMOs to operate in Minnesota. Sometimes you have to compromise to get the job done. The premium relief is a short term solution for 2017.

"We need long term solutions and I will be working hard to pass legislation allowing Minnesotans to purchase MinnesotaCare on the individual market.

"That's a long term solution that will give people a good option to get more affordable quality health care."

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