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MN SF2660

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Sheran

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Redefines nonemergency medical transportation to include motor vehicle transportation by public or private providers for non-emergency medical care, encompassing special transportation and volunteer services.

  • Establishes seven transportation service modes with corresponding reimbursement rates: client reimbursement (up to 80% of IRS mileage rate), volunteer transport (up to 200% IRS rate), unassisted transport ($11 base + $1.30/mile), assisted transport ($13 base + $1.30/mile), lift-equipped/ramp transport ($17 base + $1.35/mile), protected transport ($75 base + $3.30/mile), and stretcher transport ($60 base + $2.40/mile + $9 attendant fee).

  • Implements quarterly fuel adjustment for mileage rates when gasoline exceeds $3.50 per gallon, with one percent adjustment per ten-cent price increment.

  • Requires development of a web-based single administrative structure and assessment tool by July 1, 2016, operating 24/7 to process transportation eligibility determinations and reconcile trip information with billing.

  • Expands the Nonemergency Medical Transportation Advisory Committee to include county representatives from metropolitan, rural, and super rural areas, disability representatives, legislators, and provider organizations; extends committee expiration to December 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Medical assistance (MA) nonemergency medical transportation services covered service provisions modifications

Last Action

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance

3/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance3/20/2014
Transportation and Public Safety3/19/2014
Health, Human Services and Housing3/13/2014

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