State Budget Forecast Shows Short-Term Surplus, Long-Term Deficit
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
Vaccine Integrity Project Urges Continuing HBV Vaccinations for Newborns
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
Public Comment Period Regarding Insurance Mandates Open Through December 11
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.
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Commerce Department Seeks Comments on Proposed Health Coverage Mandates
October 12, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has posted a public Request for Information related to this year’s cycle of 62J benefit mandate evaluations. Comments are due by November 20.
This year, the commerce department is requesting public input on nine proposed bills:
Coverage for Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing
Coverage for Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices
Dental Coverage for Cancer Patients
Gender-Affirming Care
Coverage for Management and Treatment of Obesity
Coverage for Prenatal, Maternity, and Postnatal Care
Coverage for Intermittent Catheters
Coverage for Firefighters
Coverage for Scalp Hair Prosthetics for Hair Loss Caused by Cancer Treatment
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State Budget Forecast Shows Short-Term Surplus, Long-Term Deficit
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
Vaccine Integrity Project Urges Continuing HBV Vaccinations for Newborns
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
Public Comment Period Regarding Insurance Mandates Open Through December 11
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.