ST. PAUL - Rep. Greg Davids, co-chair of the MNsure Legislative Oversight Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to the Department of Commerce announcing double digit hikes in premiums for shoppers who buy individual policies:
"Today is another signal that Obamacare and MNsure are hurting Minnesotans," said Davids. "Democrats in Minnesota promised families would save $500 per year with Obamacare and MNsure. Instead, hardworking Minnesotans are faced with another year of staggering health insurance increases. Families simply cannot afford average increases up to 49% in the cost of their health insurance."
During the 2015 Legislative Session, House Republicans passed legislation that would improve transparency and lower rates by increasing access and competition. Democrats, however, refused to support larger reforms despite the Dayton Administration's fiscal estimate showing tremendous savings for taxpayers.
"It's unfortunate that Governor Dayton and Democrats refused to make the reforms necessary to improve the access and affordability of health insurance in Minnesota. The massive hikes today are largely a direct result of Obamacare mandates forced upon our state and the enormous price tag for MNsure. With over $250 million already wasted on MNsure's failing website, we need to pursue reforms that will save money for Minnesotans."
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