MN HF1913

Adds "start of care evaluation" as a covered home care service under medical assistance, defined as a face-to-face assessment by a registered nurse or appropriate therapist employed by a home care nursing agency to develop a plan of care.

Permits recipients to receive one start of care evaluation when home care services are first provided by each home health agency without requiring prior authorization.

Requires the commissioner to review start of care evaluations as part of the authorization process for home care services, with authorization to be completed within 30 days of receiving a complete request.

Clarifies that start of care evaluations are exempt from the exclusion of Medicare evaluation or administrative nursing visits, ensuring these evaluations are a covered and reimbursable service.

Amends multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes related to home care services under medical assistance to incorporate the new start of care evaluation service throughout relevant definitions and coverage provisions.