MN HF2374

Allows nursing facilities to charge private paying residents up to 2% higher rates than medical assistance payment rates from July 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013.

Permits nursing facilities to charge private paying residents rates greater than medical assistance rates by up to 2% more than the prior differential for rate years beginning October 1, 2013, and after.

Clarifies that medical assistance payments must be accepted as payment in full for continued stay for residents on medical assistance, except where otherwise provided by statute.

Prohibits nursing facilities from discriminating in admissions or room assignment based on current or future eligibility for public assistance, and prohibits preferential waiting list selection based on ability to pay privately.

Maintains existing prohibitions on charging special fees as conditions of admission, requiring loans or estate promises, demanding third-party payment guarantees, and requiring use of facility-chosen healthcare vendors.