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MN HF2955
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Backer
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AI Summary
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Establishes the County-Administered Rural Medical Assistance (CARMA) program effective January 1, 2027, allowing rural counties to administer medical assistance as an alternative to the prepaid medical assistance program (PMAP) for individuals eligible for Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, MSHO, MSC+, or SNBC
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Eligible individuals residing in CARMA-participating counties are automatically enrolled but may decline and choose fee-for-service medical assistance, with annual opportunities to change elections and a 90-day change window for new enrollees
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CARMA entities must cover all medical assistance benefits and may include health-related social needs (HRSN) services starting January 1, 2030, covering housing, food, transportation, utilities, and interpersonal safety needs
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Payment structure includes full-risk monthly capitation payments with risk corridors, a settle-up process after the third year of operations, and collaborative rate-setting between the commissioner and counties
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Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to seek all necessary federal waivers to implement the program, effective the day following enactment
Legislative Description
County-administered rural medical assistance program established; payment, coverage, and eligibility requirements for the CARMA program established; and commissioner of human services directed to seek federal waivers.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
4/1/2025