Politics & Government
Minnesota Lawmakers Considering Low-Cost Car Insurance Program
The program would be funded by a ten-cent surcharge on other auto insurance policies in the state.
March 26, 2025 / 6:13 AM CDT
Auto insurance costs keep going up, and Minnesota drivers are feeling it. But lawmakers are looking at a potential solution at the State Capitol Wednesday.
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Minnesota auto insurance rates are up nearly 60%. A new bill would create a low-cost insurance program. It's called the Minnesota Lifeline Insurance Program and it would offer lower premiums to eligible drivers.
Here's what you would need:
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- An income below 300% of the federal poverty level.
- A continuous driver's license for the past three years.
- Proof that you have health insurance.
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