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St. Paul, Minn. (AP)

Minn. panels to examine health care compromise

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A Minnesota legislative panel takes a closer look Tuesday at a compromise that will preserve a government health plan for the very poor.

Democratic lawmakers and Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty struck a deal last week to maintain coverage for more than 30,000 adults covered by the General Assistance Medical Care program.

A House health and welfare spending panel considers the details and finances of the deal.

A similar Senate panel is also expected to take public testimony on the compromise in the coming days.

The agreement revolves around giving safety-net hospitals lump-sum payments to cover care for the affected patients, including many who are homeless, veterans, mentally ill or addicted to drugs or alcohol.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)