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MN HF3250

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Erin Murphy

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the commissioner to implement demonstration projects for integrated delivery systems of acute and long-term care services for elderly persons and disabled individuals, with increased coordination and access to quality services.

  • Permits the commissioner to contract with managed care organizations, including counties, to serve eligible populations; requires county board approval for demonstrations serving persons with developmental disabilities, serious and persistent mental illness, or serious emotional disturbance.

  • Allows the commissioner to approve and implement Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) according to federal laws and regulations; PACE providers are not required to be licensed health plan companies.

  • Allocates funds for Aging and Adult Services Grants ($13.488-15.779 billion), Alternative Care Grants ($48.576-50.234 million), Medical Assistance Long-Term Care Waivers ($854.373-1.043 billion), and manages growth limits for TBI and CADI waivers at 12.5 and 95 allocations per month respectively.

  • Establishes funding reductions and adjustments across multiple care programs including community service development grants, senior nutrition services, mental health grants, and chemical dependency services for fiscal years 2010-2013.

Legislative Description

PACE programs authorization modified, and money appropriated.

Last Action

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

3/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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