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MN SF4502
Bill
Status
3/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Liz Boldon
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health plans from imposing any quantity limitations on coverage for home care nursing services for individuals who are dually enrolled in both a private health plan and Medical Assistance
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Requires health plans to use the term "home care nursing services" consistently in all policy documents, utilization review policies, claims forms, and communications to enrollees and providers
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Defines home care nursing services as ongoing, continuous nursing care ordered by a physician or advanced practice provider, delivered by RNs or LPNs, that is medically necessary and cannot be safely met through intermittent or visit-based services
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Applies to individuals with dual coverage under private insurance and Minnesota Medical Assistance (Chapter 256B)
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Quantity limit prohibition takes effect January 1, 2026 for new and renewed policies; terminology and definition requirements take effect August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibit quantity limits on coverage for home care nursing services
Last Action
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
3/17/2026