MN SF3648

Modifies the medical assistance for employed persons with disabilities program to require a $65 earned income disregard for eligibility purposes, with persons needing more than $65 in earned income or current unemployment/family medical leave benefits.

Allows enrolled individuals to retain eligibility for up to four consecutive months after job loss if they are temporarily unable to work due to a medical condition (verified by physician/healthcare provider) or lose employment for reasons not attributable to the enrollee.

Establishes premium requirements with a minimum $35 premium or sliding fee scale based on gross income (1% at 100% federal poverty level to 7.5% at 300% or above federal poverty level), with annual adjustments in July.

Specifies that nonpayment of premiums cannot result in denial or termination of medical assistance unless the person fails to demonstrate good cause, defined as circumstances beyond the enrollee's control or not reasonably foreseeable.

Requires enrollees to report changes in income or household size within ten days, with decreased premiums effective the first day of the next billing month and increased premiums taking effect at the next six-month review.