MN HF3252

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 256B.056, subdivision 1a to clarify that methodologies for counting income and assets use supplemental security income program standards, with exceptions for certain circumstances including home and community-based waiver services.

Modifies section 256B.056, subdivision 3 to set medical assistance asset limits: $3,000 for individuals, $6,000 for two-member households (husband and wife or parent and child), plus $200 for each additional dependent.

Adds new asset exclusions including: household goods and personal effects, business capital and operating assets necessary for earning income, motor vehicles, burial expenses, and assets for employed persons with disabilities under certain conditions for 12 months.

Establishes asset disregard provisions for persons aged 65 and older who have been continuously enrolled in medical assistance for 24 consecutive months before their 65th birthday, disregarding assets up to section 256B.057, subdivision 9 limits.

Requires the commissioner to notify enrollees at least 24 months before their 65th birthday of medical assistance eligibility rules changes affecting income, assets, and treatment of spouse's income and assets at age 65.