MN HF4106

Requires local agencies to act on medical assistance applications within five calendar days for hospital patients needing post-acute care to be safely discharged, with commissioner assistance available if required information cannot be obtained.

Establishes expedited MnCHOICES assessment visits within three calendar days for patients awaiting discharge from acute care hospitals, with authority to transfer assessments to other lead agencies or permit hospital-affiliated certified assessors if timelines are not met.

Permits hospitals to directly refer patients to the state medical review team for disability determinations when the attending physician determines the patient will require long-term services and supports upon discharge.

Extends the validity period for MnCHOICES assessments from 60 calendar days to one year and requires assessment updates be documented in the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).

Authorizes emergency supplemental payments to residential support service providers for the first 30 days of services for individuals discharged from acute care hospitals and immediately enrolled in home and community-based waivers for persons with disabilities.