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MN SF2660
Bill
Status
3/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Sheran
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AI Summary
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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.
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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).
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Implements quarterly fuel adjustment for mileage rates when gasoline exceeds $3.50 per gallon, with one percent adjustment per ten-cent price increment.
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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.
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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