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MN HF4333
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Davids
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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