MN SF4311

Requires mandatory unannounced on-site inspections of all medical assistance provider locations prior to enrollment, re-enrollment, and revalidation, expanding beyond just "moderate" and "high-risk" providers

Eliminates application fee exemptions for individual providers and group practices/clinics that bill on behalf of individually enrolled providers who have reassigned billing privileges

Removes restriction limiting application fees to only those "required by federal regulation" at revalidation, making fees applicable at all revalidations

Maintains existing surety bond requirements for durable medical equipment suppliers ($50,000 for initial enrollment or revenues up to $300,000; $100,000 for revenues over $300,000)

Authorizes the commissioner to publish provider risk designations ("limited," "moderate," or "high-risk") in the Minnesota Health Care Program Provider Manual, with designations not subject to administrative appeal