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MN HF1479

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jason Isaacson

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Expands medical assistance to cover enhanced asthma care services including home assessments, in-home interventions, and education provided by certified asthma educators and healthy homes specialists
  • Covers allergen-reducing products and modification services (including mold and pest control) to reduce asthma triggers identified during home assessments
  • Includes in-clinic services provided by certified asthma educators and authorizes the commissioner to identify additional services based on best-practice asthma care reviews
  • Adds asthma management interventions in nonclinical settings and asthma education by certified educators to existing EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment) services
  • Requires the commissioner to coordinate enhanced asthma services with EPSDT services and health care homes programs

Legislative Description

Medical assistance coverage provided for enhanced asthma care services.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Health and Human Services Finance

3/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance3/20/2014
Health and Human Services Policy3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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