MN SF2460

Commissioner of Commerce shall seek federal approval to allow Minnesota residents to enroll in or renew individual health plans 12 months after initial issuance, replacing the annual Affordable Care Act open enrollment period.

Alternative enrollment period applies to plans offered through MNsure or outside MNsure, with the period limited to a specific timeframe and special open enrollment periods continuing to apply.

Health plan rates for individual market coverage beginning January 1 must be approved and made public 30 days prior to application, covering a 12-month period.

Commissioner of Human Services shall seek federal approval to modify MinnesotaCare eligibility redetermination requirements to occur every 12 months beginning the month after application approval.

Commissioners of Commerce and Human Services must inform relevant legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members when federal approval is granted or denied, and submit draft implementing legislation if approved.