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Some Minnesota insurers are limiting home care nursing coverage. One lawmaker wants to stop that
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (912+ words) ST. PAUL " A Rochester lawmaker aims to reinforce a 2010 Minnesota law that requires health insurance to cover home care nursing services for people " often children " with complex medical needs. "Private health insurance companies must cover this care," said Sen. Liz…...
An Echo Press Editorial: Rural MN faces mixed trends
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) A new report contains good and bad trends that are happening in rural Minnesota. The "State of Rural 2026" report offers a comprehensive look at the economic, demographic and societal trends shaping rural Minnesota. The report " released by the Center for…...
Minnesota teacher takes the fight to lower health insurance costs to the Legislature
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (732+ words) We are sorry for the inconvenience, but the Echo Press office will be closed to public walk-ins February 23 through March 4. Please call 320-763-3133 for an appointment. ST. PAUL " Kasson-Mantorville teacher Aaron Wilke on Thursday, Feb. 26, testified before the Minnesota Legislature about…...
Minnesota pushes back on federal threats to withhold Medicaid funds
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (457+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota state officials are appealing the federal government's plans to withhold Medicaid funds from state programs plagued with fraud. The Minnesota Department of Human Services on Tuesday, Jan. 13, announced it would be filing an administrative appeal to the…...
State commerce department reaches settlement with company that sold "deceptive" health plans
6+ 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…...
Minnesota health insurance rates to increase in 2026
7+ mon, 2+ 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…...
Minnesota officials warn of steep health insurance increases
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (313+ words) ST. PAUL " State officials held a press conference to sound the alarm about dramatic increases in health insurance costs for Minnesotans, driven by recent federal policy changes and the pending expiration of enhanced federal subsidies. According to preliminary filings from…...
Walz, health care experts say premiums are set to rise unless federal government acts
7+ mon, 1+ 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?
7+ 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…...
Lawsuits against patients over unpaid medical bills increase in Minnesota to a 5-year high
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (705+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " Medical debt lawsuits across Minnesota have surged to the highest level in five years, according to a new analysis by independent nonprofit Pew. When patients are unable to pay their medical bills and fall into debt, hospitals and…...