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MN HF2490

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mary Franson

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Creates a Health Care Compact codified as Minnesota Statutes chapter 143, effective upon adoption by at least two states and Congressional consent.

  • Allows member states to suspend federal health care laws, rules, and regulations that conflict with state-adopted policies, with each state responsible for funding any federal requirements it retains.

  • Establishes that member states receive federal funding equal to their base funding level (Minnesota's preliminary estimate is $13.348 billion) adjusted for population and inflation, provided as mandatory spending without annual appropriation conditions.

  • Creates an Interstate Advisory Health Care Commission with representatives appointed by member states to study health care regulation, make nonbinding recommendations, and collect data on state health care programs and pricing.

  • Allows member states to withdraw with six months' notice and permits amendments by unanimous agreement of member states without Congressional approval, though Congress may disapprove amendments within one year.

Legislative Description

Health care compact created.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Reform

2/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Reform2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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