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MN HF3178

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cy Thao

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Medical assistance reimbursement for meals while traveling to receive medical care is capped at $5.50 for breakfast, $6.50 for lunch, or $8 for dinner.
  • Medical assistance reimbursement for lodging while traveling to receive medical care may not exceed $50 per day unless prior authorized by the local agency.
  • Medical assistance direct mileage reimbursement is capped at 20 cents per mile for the eligible person or driver.
  • Enrolled health care providers must cover sign and oral language interpreter services for direct, person-to-person covered health care services to enrolled recipients with limited English proficiency or hearing loss.
  • Oral language interpreter services coverage is restricted to interpreters listed in the registry or roster established under section 144.058, effective July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Medical assistance providers required to use oral language interpreters who are listed in the interpreter registry or roster.

Last Action

House: Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance

3/8/2010

Full Bill Text

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