Republicans Tout Agriculture Co-Op Insurance Enrollment Numbers
Less than one year after they were first authorized by the
"Agriculture co-ops are already helping hundreds of families in rural communities lower their health care costs and improve network access" said Rep.
Expanding agriculture co-ops was just one of several major Republican-led reforms implemented during the 2017 legislative session. Others include:
* Ending the restriction on for-profit health carriers, which has already led to expanded options for seniors and employees.
* A nationally-recognized reinsurance program that helped reduce and stabilize premium rates for thousands of Minnesotans.
* A new law requiring health plans to offer access to at least two different provider systems, improving network access.
* Reducing barriers for small businesses to self-insure their employees.
* Consumer protections to end "surprise billing" by requiring disclosure of potential out-of-network charges prior to procedures.
"Republican-led reforms are helping to clean up the mess
Footnote:
[1] MNsure SHOP Enrollment (reported and adjusted for 15% non-effectuation/cancellation):
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