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MN HF3322

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mary Kunesh-Podein

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Expands medical assistance eligibility to persons screened by any CDC National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)-funded program, changing from Minnesota-specific programs only.

  • Requires applicants to be under age 65, meet the NBCCEDP income eligibility guidelines, and not otherwise qualify for medical assistance or have creditable health coverage.

  • Covers diagnostic services and treatment for breast and cervical cancer, including precancerous conditions and early-stage cancer, as determined by the treating health professional.

  • Limits medical assistance coverage to services provided only during the period when the person receives cancer treatment.

  • Allows eligible persons to qualify for medical assistance without meeting standard income and asset eligibility criteria in Minnesota Statutes section 256B.056, subdivisions 1a to 5a.

Legislative Description

Medical assistance requirement for persons needing breast or cervical cancer treatment modified.

Last Action

Author added Bahner

4/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance3/4/2020
Health and Human Services Policy2/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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