MN HF2950

County jail inmates in Minnesota who meet eligibility requirements would qualify for state-funded Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, though without federal financial participation due to federal restrictions on coverage for incarcerated individuals

Security costs related to medical treatment of inmates remain the responsibility of the entity with jurisdiction over the inmate, not the state health programs

Counties may assist county jail inmates in applying for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare coverage

Inmates awaiting disposition of charges would continue to be eligible for MinnesotaCare, with the bill expanding eligibility to all county jail inmates who meet other program requirements

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 256B.055, 256L.04, and 641.15 to implement these changes