Legislative Action
Moving Reform Forward
Building the infrastructure to transform how we pay for health care
Learn about the bills designed to help Minnesotans gain access to high quality, comprehensive health care. Immediate voter support for these bills is essential.
Call/write/email/visit your representatives and let them know you support an equitable, common sense approach to healthcare reform. This is how you could start:
“I’m your constituent and I want Minnesota to become a leader in how to fix the unsustainable problems with our health care system. Will you support the Patient Centered Care Bill this session, and the Minnesota Health Plan when it comes to committee? If you do, you have my vote.”
- URGENT
Patient Centered Care Bill (SF3812/HF3476
Patient Centered Care Bill will reduce waste and improve care in the state’s Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and MinnesotaCare programs by returning to a direct provider payment system.
Author(s)
Sen. John Marty and Rep. Tina Liebling
What it Does
Replaces the current payment structure with a fee-for-service model where providers are paid directly by the state, eliminating the use of health plans as middlemen. Direct payment to providers results in approximately $1 billion savings that would significantly offset federal funding cuts.
Next Step
Educate legislators and gain a hearing in the 2026 session prior to funding cuts taking effect.
Good to Know
This bill marks a first step in removing middleman barriers that drive up costs. Implementing this bill will make up a significant portion of the shortfall caused by cuts from the federal government. The program will demonstrate how government funded health care serves patients more efficiently and effectively through direct payments.
- Now is The Right Time
Minnesota Health Plan (SF929)
The Minnesota Health Plan provides Minnesotans with a universal, single-payer system, offering comprehensive (e.g., dental, vision, mental health, prescription drugs, long-term care, etc.), high-quality health care, with focus on preventive care. It is awaiting committee hearings and, at a time when health care costs are unsustainable and profit-driven, it’s time to move this effort forward. Patients over profits.
Author(s)
Sen. John Marty
What it Does
Covers all Minnesotans for all medical needs without co-pays or deductibles and free of provider networks. Coverage does not end when the job does, you can carry it to a new employer. Premiums are based on everyone’s ability to pay, keeping them affordable. The MHP makes provisions for enough providers to meet medical needs across the state.
Next Step
Educate the public; hearings can begin when a commissioned Economic Study is completed (due 2026).