MN SF2879

Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association must provide notice and solicit public comment at least two weeks before filing a rate increase or benefit change, satisfiable by written notice, public meeting, or electronic means; effective day following final enactment.

MCHA shall offer number one and number two qualified plans with $5,000,000 maximum lifetime benefit, plus plans with $2,000, $5,000, and $10,000 annual deductibles; high deductible health plans compliant with Internal Revenue Code sections 220 and 223 may be offered with commissioner approval; effective August 1, 2010.

MCHA must exclude coverage for private duty nurse services on non-inpatient basis and out-of-state hospital or inpatient facility treatment for mental or nervous disorders unless similar treatment is medically necessary, unavailable in Minnesota, and referred by a licensed Minnesota medical practitioner; effective August 1, 2010.

Employees eligible for employer health coverage are ineligible to enroll in MCHA except to cover conditions subject to unexpired preexisting condition limitations, exclusions, or exclusionary riders under the employer plan; exceptions apply to persons enrolled as of June 30, 1993 or December 31, 1994 depending on employer size; effective day following final enactment.