Tag: Minnesota

Minnesota's Call for Action on ACA Subsidies: What It Means for Insurance

Discover how Congressional actions on ACA subsidies impact Minnesota's insurance premiums and coverage affordability. Learn more about MNsure and market stability.

Minnesota Nursing Home Wage Increase Delayed Pending Federal Approval

Minnesota's planned nursing home minimum wage increase is delayed due to pending federal Medicaid approval, affecting workforce pay reforms tied to $36M funding.

MNsure Helps Minnesotans Navigate ACA Enrollment Amid Subsidy Uncertainty

MNsure navigators assist Minnesotans with Affordable Care Act enrollment ahead of the Dec. 15 deadline amid federal subsidy uncertainty impacting premiums and coverage options.

Medicare Enrollment Challenges Persist in Minnesota After Coverage Changes

Minnesota seniors face ongoing Medicare challenges following recent premium hikes, plan changes, and UCare's exit, with extended enrollment options available through early 2024.

Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Threatens Disability Support Services

Minnesota's intensified Medicaid fraud audits target programs aiding disabled individuals, risking funding pauses and impacting home health services amid efforts to safeguard taxpayer resources.

CMS Warns Minnesota of Medicaid Funding Loss Over $1B Fraud Scheme

CMS warns Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about potential federal Medicaid funding cuts arising from a $1 billion fraud scheme involving Medicaid programs and allegations of funds supporting terrorist activity.

CMS Warns Minnesota Over $1B Medicaid Fraud Risking Federal Funding

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz warns Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about over $1 billion in alleged Medicaid fraud risking federal funding. CMS demands corrective measures to restore Medicaid program integrity.

Blue Cross MN and Aspirus St. Luke’s Renew Provider Contract Through 2027

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota extends contract with Aspirus St. Luke’s through 2027, ensuring continued high-quality provider access and addressing healthcare economic challenges.

MinnPost Offers 2026 Community Health Reporting Fellowship in Minnesota

MinnPost launches a 2026 fellowship for early-career journalists focused on community health reporting in Minnesota, addressing health disparities and misinformation with digital media skills.

Minnesota Homeowner Insurance Rates Impacted by Severe Weather Cost Increases

Homeowner insurance rates in Minnesota are rising due to increased severe weather costs and policy deductible challenges, prompting state task force review.