Advocates, Providers Rallying In Support Of MN Public Option

Health care advocates and providers in Minnesota are rallying in support of legislation that would create a new public option by allowing residents to buy into the state’s Basic Health Program that currently covers people earning up to 200% of poverty. Minnesota’s house and senate have passed bills that support the option but differ on whether undocumented residents can access the program, with the house version opening the plan to all individuals while the senate bill would bar undocumented residents...