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Health Finance and Policy

4/28/2026
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Co-Chairs Bierman and Backer share the gavel. No formal action will be taken.

I. Presentation on Hennepin County Medical Center Finances
a. Jodi Wentland, County Administrator, Hennepin County
b. Joe Matthews, Chief Financial Officer, Hennepin County
c. Abdi Abdiraham, Chief Financial Officer, Hennepin Healthcare System
d. Nate Scott, MD, VP of Hospital and Acute Care
e. Jan Malcolm, Senior Advisor on Hospitals and Health Systems, Governor’s Health Subcabinet

II. Presentation on the shutdown of UCare and outstanding debts
a. Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Commerce
b. Minnesota Council of Health Plans

III. Discussion of Legislative Solutions
a. HF4841 (Agbaje); Hennepin County local sales tax authority modified, and grants provided to county health care facilities and to ballpark authority for improvements.
b. HF4892 (Huot); Uncompensated care relief programs established, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
c. HFXXXX (Nadeau); Establishing a medical assistance underpayments pool, modifying the governance of Hennepin Healthcare and the authority and​ membership of the corporate board; requiring Hennepin Healthcare to make certain​ information available to the public; authorizing grants to certain hospitals;​ appropriating money
Attachments:
HCMC _ Financial Status Update _ House Health _ 4.28.26.pdf (4/27/2026)
HF4892 (Huot).pdf (4/27/2026)
HF4841 (Agbaje).pdf (4/27/2026)
EK126-1-15457330050783491262.pdf (4/27/2026)
House Health UCare Update - MDH COMM 20260428.pdf (4/27/2026)
HF4841 HRD Summary.pdf (4/27/2026)
HF4892 HRD Summary.pdf (4/27/2026)
MAEPS April 27 letter re Ucare.pdf (4/27/2026)
HCMC Handouts.pdf (4/27/2026)
Agenda 4.28.26.pdf (4/27/2026)
HCMC Combined Testimony (1).pdf (4/27/2026)
Minutes 4.15.26.pdf (4/28/2026)

Health Finance and Policy

4/15/2026
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I. HF4401 (Reyer); Medical assistance reimbursement rates for dental services and critical access dental providers modified.

II. HF4466 (Bierman); This will be the vehicle for the Health Supplemental Budget. A DE amendment reflecting this will be posted.
Bills Added:
HF4401 (Reyer) - Medical assistance reimbursement rates for dental services and critical access dental providers modified.
HF4466 (Bierman) - Health-related licensing boards, the Department of Health, directed payments, and medical assistance federal conformity provisions modified; allowable disclosures expanded to commissioner of human services; work or community engagement requirements established; fees established; and money appropriated.
Attachments:
H4466DE1-8215346728726499035.pdf (4/14/2026)
H4401DE3 (1).pdf (4/14/2026)
Letter to testify HF4401.pdf (4/14/2026)
HF4401 Testimony - MN Dental Association.pdf (4/14/2026)
HF4401.pdf (4/14/2026)
HF4401 HRD Summary.pdf (4/14/2026)
Agenda 4.15.2026.pdf (4/14/2026)
Minutes 4.13.26.pdf (4/14/2026)
H4466A1-2332878024698277799.pdf (4/14/2026)
HF4466 DE1 House Supplemental Budget 4.14.26.pdf (4/14/2026)
H4466A2.pdf (4/15/2026)
H4466A3.pdf (4/15/2026)
H4466A4.pdf (4/15/2026)
H4466A5.pdf (4/15/2026)
HF4466 Combined Written Testimony.pdf (4/15/2026)
H4466A6.pdf (4/15/2026)
H4466DE1 Bill List (1).pdf (4/15/2026)
House_Health_HF4466_DHS_letter_4_15_26.pdf (4/15/2026)
MDH Letter of Support HF4466.pdf (4/15/2026)

Health Finance and Policy

4/13/2026
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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 4712 (Schultz) Use of private residential pools for certified swimming classes authorized.

IV. HF 4801 (Nadeau) Provisions governing prior authorization of health care services modified, and managed care contracts under medical assistance modified.

V. HF 3756 (Backer) Definition for covered insulin provided for the insulin safety net program and manufacturer registration fee.

VI. HF 4860 (Backer) Operation of remote pickup sites from which patients may obtain drugs and devices dispensed by a managing pharmacy authorized, and rulemaking authorized.

VII. HF 4931 (Backer) Single dental administrator implementation delayed for the medical assistance program.

VIII. HF 4289 (Backer) Parent allowed to request one free certified birth record per child.

IX. HF 4460 (Huot) Anesthesiologist assistant licensure established.

X. Adjournment

Items may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair's discretion.

If you would like to submit written testimony or sign up to testify, please contact Hanna.Zimmerman@house.mn.gov by 5:00pm on Sunday, April 12.
Bills Added:
HF4712 (Schultz) - Use of private residential pools for certified swimming classes authorized.
HF4801 (Nadeau) - Provisions governing prior authorization of health care services modified, and managed care contracts under medical assistance modified.
HF3756 (Backer) - Definition for covered insulin provided for the insulin safety net program and manufacturer registration fee.
HF4860 (Backer) - Operation of remote pickup sites from which patients may obtain drugs and devices dispensed by a managing pharmacy authorized, and rulemaking authorized.
HF4931 (Backer) - Single dental administrator implementation delayed for the medical assistance program.
HF4460 (Huot) - Anesthesiologist assistant licensure established.
HF4289 (Backer) - Parent allowed to request one free certified birth record per child.
Attachments:
Health Minutes 4.8.2026.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4712.pdf (4/12/2026)
H4712DE2-6102091860184897711.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4712 (1).pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4801.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4801 (1).pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4801 Combined Testimony.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF3756.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF3756 (1).pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4860.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4860 (1).pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4931.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4931 (1).pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4931 Combined Testimony.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4289.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4289 (1).pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4460.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4460 Combined Testimony.pdf (4/12/2026)
HF4460_0 (1).pdf (4/12/2026)
Agenda April 13.pdf (4/13/2026)

Health Finance and Policy

4/8/2026
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I. HF4609 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Health plans required to cover infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, medical assistance and MinnesotaCare required to cover infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, and money appropriated.

II. HF4401 (Reyer); Medical assistance reimbursement rates for dental services and critical access dental providers modified.

III. Governor's Supplemental Budget - Minnesota Department of Health *

IV. Governor's Supplemental Budget - Minnesota Department of Human Services *

* The Governor's Budget will be heard on an informational basis and no formal action will be taken. The language has been posted.
Bills Added:
HF4401 (Reyer) - Medical assistance reimbursement rates for dental services and critical access dental providers modified.
HF4609 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Health plans required to cover infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, medical assistance and MinnesotaCare required to cover infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HHS_budget_revisor_26-08139-16797191662533029086.pdf (4/6/2026)
SGS26-02-10087249962123930023.pdf (4/6/2026)
MDH 2026 Suppl Budget CIs.pdf (4/7/2026)
DHS 2026 Suppl Budget CIs.pdf (4/7/2026)
H4401DE3.pdf (4/7/2026)
Minutes 3.25.26.pdf (4/7/2026)
2026 Health Supplemental Budget Bill Index.pdf (4/7/2026)
HF4401 HRD Summary.pdf (4/7/2026)
HF4401 Testimony - MN Dental Association.pdf (4/7/2026)
HF4401.pdf (4/7/2026)
HF4609 Combined Testimony.pdf (4/7/2026)
HF4609 HRD Summary.pdf (4/7/2026)
HF4609.pdf (4/7/2026)
MDH Supplemental Budget Slides.pdf (4/7/2026)
Agenda 4.8.26.pdf (4/7/2026)
2026 DHS Supplemental Budget House Health 4.8.26.pdf (4/8/2026)

Health Finance and Policy

3/25/2026
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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 4493 (Baker) Pharmacists authorized to initiate, prescribe, administer, and dispense drugs for the treatment of opioid use disorder; and grounds for disciplinary action for pharmacists and pharmacist interns modified.

IV. HF 3133 (Franson) Physician and medical resident eligibility for loan forgiveness under the health professional education loan forgiveness program modified.

V. HF 4595 (Schomacker) Requirements for licensure by reciprocity for marriage and family therapists modified.

VI. HF 4143 (Nadeau) Assessment of the hospital surcharge temporarily stopped.

VII. HF 4142 (Nadeau) Medical assistance coverage of prescription drugs solely for weight loss prohibited.

VIII. HF 3756 (Backer) Definition for covered insulin provided for the insulin safety net program and manufacturer registration fee.

IX. HF 4289 (Backer) Parent allowed to request one free certified birth record per child.

X. HF 1724 (Gillman) Direct primary care service agreements established. (Pending referral)

XI. HF 2291 (Mahamoud) Palliative Care Advisory Council funding provided, and money appropriated.

XII. HF 4568 (Knudsen) Life-sustaining treatment for unemancipated minor patients provided.

XIII. HF 4547 (Bierman) Department of Human Services and Department of Children, Youth, and Families forecasted program adjustments made.

XIV. Adjournment

Items may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair's discretion.

If you would like to submit written testimony or sign up to testify, please contact Hanna.Zimmerman@house.mn.gov by 5:00pm on Tuesday, March 24
Bills Added:
HF3133 (Franson) - Physician and medical resident eligibility for loan forgiveness under the health professional education loan forgiveness program modified.
HF3756 (Backer) - Definition for covered insulin provided for the insulin safety net program and manufacturer registration fee.
HF4142 (Nadeau) - Medical assistance coverage of prescription drugs solely for weight loss prohibited.
HF4143 (Nadeau) - Assessment of the hospital surcharge temporarily stopped.
HF4289 (Backer) - Parent allowed to request one free certified birth record per child.
HF4493 (Baker) - Pharmacists authorized to initiate, prescribe, administer, and dispense drugs for the treatment of opioid use disorder; and grounds for disciplinary action for pharmacists and pharmacist interns modified.
HF2291 (Mahamoud) - Palliative Care Advisory Council funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF4568 (Knudsen) - Life-sustaining treatment for unemancipated minor patients provided.
HF4595 (Schomacker) - Requirements for licensure by reciprocity for marriage and family therapists modified.
HF4547 (Bierman) - Department of Human Services and Department of Children, Youth, and Families forecasted program adjustments made.
HF1724 (Gillman) - Direct primary care service agreements established.
Attachments:
H2291A1-17442269975007492249.pdf (3/21/2026)
HF4493.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4493 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4493 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF3133.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF3133 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4595.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4595 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4595 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4143.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4143 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4143_MHA Comment Letter_3.25.2026.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4142.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4142 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4142 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF3756.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF3756 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4289.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4289 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF1724 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF1724 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF2291.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF2291 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF2291 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4568.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4568 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4568 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4547.pdf (3/24/2026)
HF4547 Summary.pdf (3/24/2026)
Health Minutes 3.23.2026.pdf (3/24/2026)
Agenda March 25.pdf (3/25/2026)
HF1724.pdf (3/25/2026)
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