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Minnesota Department of Human Services shares initial analysis in third-party audit for fraud
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (233+ words) ST. PAUL " The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced an initial analysis from a third-party audit of 14 state Medicaid programs at "high risk" for fraud. The initial finding identified $1.03 billion in claims vulnerable to fraud and $52 million in direct recoveries....
State commerce department reaches settlement with company that sold ‘deceptive’ health plans
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) ST. PAUL " After finding that an unlicensed company was selling "unauthorized and deceptive health coverage" to Minnesotans, the Minnesota Department of Commerce's Enforcement Division has settled with the company, requiring it to leave the state's insurance market. The settlement agreement…...
Guest Opinion: ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ threatens health care for up to 90,000 Minnesotans
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (525+ words) Congress can still extend or make permanent these critical tax credits for a healthier Minnesota. Guest Opinion: "One Big Beautiful Bill" threatens health care for up to 90,000 Minnesotans Congress can still extend or make permanent these critical tax credits for…...
Minnesota health insurance rates to increase in 2026
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (351+ words) ST. PAUL " The Minnesota Department of Commerce on Wednesday officially announced the anticipated increase in health insurance rates for 2026 " a driving factor in the federal government shutdown that began at midnight. Under the new rates , Minnesotans covered through the individual…...
Walz, health care experts say premiums are set to rise unless federal government acts
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (566+ words) ST. PAUL " Gov. Tim Walz and leaders in Minnesota's health care industry held a roundtable Tuesday, Sept. 23, warning that health care costs are expected to rise if enhanced tax credits aren't extended. Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold said…...
Ken Warner : Business owners: Are you paying attention?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) The state of Minnesota has entered into the insurance business with Paid Family Medical Leave, and it's placing itself between you and your employees. On the surface, PFML appears to be a generous benefit for your employees, providing up to…...
Wealth Column: 5 ways the new tax bill could impact your wallet
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (647+ words) President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act is a sweeping package that cements much of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. But it also adds new deductions, targeted incentives and temporary perks for specific groups. For investors, retirees…...