Republican Legislators Host Town Hall Concerning MNsure

Minnesota officials are scrambling to assemble a plan that would help offset major health care premium increases for next year.

Governor Mark Dayton unveiled a rough plan Thursday that would use money meant for the state’s budget reserve to buy down an average rate hike of 55% after several plans exited the individual market, Minnesota residents are faced with some of the largest premium increases in the nation for plans ushered in by the affordable care act.

Finding a quick fix for MNsure is a hot topic not only at the state capitol but all over the state. Tonight Republican legislators and candidates hosted an emergency town hall meeting to discuss the rising cost of health care as we as hear concerns from the public.