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 for people bracing for big insurance spikes next year and said Thursday he would be willing to request a one-month enrollment extension suggested by Republicans.

Under the proposal, the estimated 123,000 people who buy insurance through the individual market and don't qualify for federal health tax credits would get a 25 percent rebate on premiums. Dayton says the rebate can cost no more than the amount of the additional surplus, which is about $313 million.  

The proposal is one of several that has been floated as a short-term fix to the rate hikes. It would need to be approved by  the Legislature, probably in a special session.

One of the key players in the Legislature on this issue is Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston, who chairs the House Tax Committee. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

Click on the audio player above to hear their conversation.

Gov. Mark Dayton has proposed a health care cost rebate for people bracing for big insurance spikes next year.

Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing a health care insurance rebate for people in Minnesota who would be hit hardest by the big rate hikes set to go into effect next year. Under the proposal, the estimated 123,000 people who buy insurance through the individual market and don't qualify for federal health tax credits would get a 25 percent rebate on premiums. Dayton says the rebate can cost no more than the amount of the additional surplus, which is about $313 million.

Rep. Davids: Dayton health rebate proposal 'could be a start'

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