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MN HF1154
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hicks
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AI Summary
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Changes cooperation with state agencies to identify third-party payers from mandatory ("must") to voluntary ("may") for Medical Assistance applicants and recipients
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Removes the "good cause for noncooperation" exception previously allowed under federal regulations (42 CFR 433.147), since cooperation is no longer required
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Makes enrollment in cost-effective group health plans optional ("may") rather than mandatory ("must") when premiums are paid by the local agency or at no cost to the recipient
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Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.056, subdivision 8
Legislative Description
Cooperation requirement for applicants and recipients of medical assistance to identify potential liable third-party payers modified.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Finance and Policy
2/19/2025