Senate DFLers to ask for special session on health insurance rates

Minnesota Senate DFLers on Thursday will ask Gov. Mark Dayton to call a special legislative session to deal with soaring premiums for participants in the state's health insurance exchange, MNsure.

Senate DFLers made the announcement late Wednesday, but did not outline what solutions they hope legislators would pass. Legislative leaders are hoping to make changes to drive down insurance costs before the new higher premiums go into effect in January.

House Speaker Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, has said a solution is needed urgently, but DFL Gov. Mark Dayton said a fix won't happen until after the Nov. 8 election.

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