Comparing Minnesota’s State Employee Group Insurance Program to Other States
Minnesota’s State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) uniquely tiers primary care clinics based on cost and quality, influencing employees’ out-of-pocket costs and guiding them toward cost-effective providers. This seminar analyzes how SEGIP’s model addresses healthcare market failures, in contrast to other states like California and Oregon, which tier entire provider networks. Through comparative analysis, Yang’s research explores how SEGIP’s targeted tiering improves cost management and access to quality care, providing insights for future state health insurance policy design.