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MN HF4333

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Davids

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "short-term home health and nursing care insurance" product in Minnesota that covers home health services (nursing care, physical/speech/occupational therapy, homemaker services) and nursing facility care for up to 360 days maximum

  • Benefits trigger when the insured has cognitive impairment or cannot perform at least two activities of daily living without substantial assistance; coverage cannot be canceled due to health deterioration or benefit use

  • Requires a minimum 30-day free-look period for full premium refunds, and mandates written disclosures stating the product is supplemental insurance and is not long-term care insurance or part of the Minnesota partnership for long-term care program

  • Distinguishes this product from long-term care insurance by exempting it from long-term care policy regulations (sections 62A.46 to 62A.56) while classifying it as a fixed indemnity policy subject to commissioner approval

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $200 per offense for insurers violating the new requirements, with potential license revocation for willful violations; clarifies that this insurance does not disqualify individuals from the alternative care program for non-medical assistance recipients

Legislative Description

Supplemental health insurance product established to cover short-term home health and nursing care, and civil penalties provided.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce Finance & Policy3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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