RELEASE: Minnesota House of Representatives Passes Health Bill

Saint Paul, MN – Today during the 2025 Special Session the Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Health Omnibus bill off the House floor which includes critical funding for Hospitals, EMS, and pharmacies.  

House Republicans passed a standalone measure to remove undocumented adults from MinnesotaCare, effective January 1. With enrollment surging and costs spiraling, this reform preserves the program for legal residents and ensures responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. 

One of the major provisions in the bill was funding to help struggling hospitals and EMS, particularly in greater Minnesota, House Republicans secured a budget-neutral fix to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates and delivered over $30 million in new funding for emergency medical services statewide. 

“As a volunteer EMT, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges our rural emergency medical services face every day,” said Republican Chair Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley). “These investments mean faster response times, better-equipped first responders, and ultimately, more lives saved. I’m proud that this bill recognizes the urgent needs of rural Minnesota and takes meaningful action to support the people on the front lines of emergency care.”   

House Republicans also secured support for independent pharmacies. Including increasing dispensing payments and initiating a transition to a single Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) for public programs. This reform helps independent pharmacies, especially in underserved communities, stay open and serve local families. 

The Legislation also rolled back $1 million in abortion-related grants for 2026–2027 and blocked costly proposals that threatened hospitals and patients.  

This bill reflects our commitment to protecting access to care while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely,” said Backer. “From keeping hospitals open and ambulances running, to supporting local pharmacies and putting Minnesotans first in our public programs, House Republicans delivered real results for the people of Minnesota.” 

The health bill passed 73-58 and will now head to the Senate before making it's way to the Governor's desk.