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MN HF3639
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mohamud Noor
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AI Summary
- Requires the commissioner of human services to apply for a section 1115 demonstration waiver from the federal secretary of health and human services
- Waiver would make medically appropriate nutrition supports a covered service under medical assistance for individuals with documented nutrition needs in their care plan or medical record
- Eligible individuals must have nutritional needs not being met by other existing food support programs
- Covered nutrition supports include nutrition counseling and education, healthy meal preparation education, medically tailored home-delivered meals, home-delivered meals or pantry stocking for children and pregnant individuals, and fruit, vegetable, and protein prescriptions
- Effective the day following final enactment
Legislative Description
Commissioner of human services required to apply for federal waiver to provide nutrition supports as a covered service under medical assistance.
Last Action
Author added Hanson, J.
3/14/2024
Committee Referrals
Human Services Finance2/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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