Governor Walz Hosts Roundtable to Discuss Ways to Lower Costs for Minnesotans

Statement

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today hosted a roundtable with farmers, seniors, legislators, and health care experts to discuss ways to lower health care costs for Minnesotans. The Governor made clear that permanently lowering health care costs, including exploring a public option program, will be a priority of his administration for the upcoming legislative session.

"The best way to understand where the problems lie within our health care system is to hear stories and experiences directly from Minnesotans," said Governor Walz . "Health care needs to be affordable, and I am committed to making that a permanent reality in Minnesota. With a historic budget surplus, now is the time to act."

"Like all Minnesotans, dealing with health care is an inevitable reality in our family: from routine check-ups to emergency care," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "But we know that far too many people in our state delay or avoid getting the care they need, simply because they are worried about how they're going to pay for it --sometimes with devastating consequences. That's unacceptable, and I know we can do more to make health care affordable and accessible."

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