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MN HF3790

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Nick Zerwas

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 256B.766 to modify medical assistance payment rates for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies effective July 1, 2015.

  • Changes the baseline rate-setting date from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2015 for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies, with retroactive application to July 1, 2015.

  • Authorizes two additional percentage increases to the January 1, 2015 medical assistance fee schedule (specific percentages left blank in bill) for non-individually priced items and items in Medicare's competitive bid program.

  • Requires the commissioner to reprocess claims retroactively using a single remittance per provider.

  • Excludes medical supplies and durable medical equipment subject to volume purchase contracts, preferred diabetic testing supplies, and items for dually eligible recipients when Medicare is primary payer from the rate adjustments.

Legislative Description

Medical assistance payment rates for durable medical equipment, orthotics, and supplies modified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Finance

4/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance4/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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