MN SF3662

Changes independent dispute resolution procedures for Medicare and Medicaid certified facilities disputing federal deficiency citations from arbitration to an administrative law judge-led process.

Increases the timeline for administrative law judge findings from 10 to 20 working days after the close of the proceeding.

Maintains that administrative law judge findings are not binding on the commissioner and clarifies the proceeding is not a formal evidentiary hearing.

Specifies that facilities must reimburse the commissioner for costs proportional to the number of deficiency citations supported in full or in substance, excluding citations cited under wrong requirements of participation.

Requires compliance with federal Code of Federal Regulations (42 CFR 488.331), federal State Operations Manual Chapter 7, and Minnesota Rules parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612.