The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62J.26, by revising subdivision 4 and adding a new subdivision 6. The amendments clarify that the commissioner of commerce is prohibited from using state funds for certain purposes previously outlined in the statute. Additionally, the commissioner is allowed to seek and accept funding from non-state sources to support evaluations related to mandated health benefit proposals, ensuring that such funding does not influence the evaluation process.

The newly added subdivision 6 establishes a requirement for the commissioner to defray costs to health plan companies if an evaluation of a mandated health benefit proposal indicates a net increase in costs for the insured population. If the proposal is enacted into law, the commissioner must make payments to health plan companies within 60 days of receiving a statement from them. This provision is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to all mandated health benefit proposals passed into law after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 62J.26