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MN SF3121

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Paul Utke

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Origin

Senate

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Expands medical assistance eligibility to persons screened by any CDC-funded breast and cervical cancer control program, rather than limiting to Minnesota-specific programs only.

  • Requires applicants to meet CDC National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) income eligibility guidelines and be under age 65.

  • Limits medical assistance coverage to services provided during active treatment for breast or cervical cancer, including precancerous conditions and early stage cancer.

  • Waives standard income and asset eligibility requirements for eligible persons, allowing them to qualify based solely on screening, treatment need, income guidelines, and age criteria.

  • Restricts eligibility to persons not otherwise covered by creditable health insurance or eligible for medical assistance under federal law.

Legislative Description

Medical assistance requirements for persons needing treatment for breast or cervical cancer modification

Last Action

Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration

4/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/30/2020
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy2/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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