Title Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Statutes

256B.121 TREBLE DAMAGES. Any vendor of medical care who willfully submits a cost report, rate application or claim for reimbursement for medical care which the vendor knows is a false representation and which results in the payment of public funds for which the vendor is ineligib…

256B.13 SUBPOENAS. Each county agency and the state agency shall have the power to issue subpoenas for witnesses and compel their attendance and the production of papers and writing; and officers and employees designated by any county agency or the state agency may administer oat…

256B.14 RELATIVE'S RESPONSIBILITY. § Subdivision 1.In general. Subject to the provisions of sections 256B.055, 256B.056, and 256B.06, responsible relative means the parent of a minor recipient of medical assistance or the spouse of a medical assistance recipient. § Subd. 2.Action…

256B.15 CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES. § Subdivision 1.Policy and applicability. (a) It is the policy of this state that individuals or couples, either or both of whom participate in the medical assistance program, use their own assets to pay their share of the cost of their care during…

256B.17 TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY. § Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1997 c 107 s 19] § Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1997 c 107 s 19] § Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1997 c 107 s 19] § Subd. 4. [Repealed, 1997 c 107 s 19] § Subd. 5. [Repealed, 1997 c 107 s 19] § Subd. 6. [Repealed, 1997 c 107 s 19] § Subd. 7…

256B.18 METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION. The state agency shall prescribe such methods of administration as are necessary for compliance with requirements of the Social Security Act, as amended, and for the proper and efficient operation of the program of assistance hereunder. The stat…

256B.19 DIVISION OF COST. § Subdivision 1.Division of cost. The state and county share of medical assistance costs not paid by federal funds shall be as follows: (1) beginning January 1, 1992, 50 percent state funds and 50 percent county funds for the cost of placement of serious…

256B.194 FEDERAL PAYMENTS. The commissioner may require medical assistance and MinnesotaCare providers to provide any information necessary to determine Medicaid-related costs, and require the cooperation of providers in any audit or review necessary to ensure payments are limite…

256B.196 INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS; HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS. § Subdivision 1.Federal approval required. This section is contingent on federal approval of the intergovernmental transfers and payments authorized under this section. This section is also contingent on curre…

256B.197 INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS; INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENTS. § Subdivision 1.Federal approval required. This section is effective for federal fiscal year 2010 and future years contingent on federal approval of the voluntary intergovernmental transfers and payments authorize…

256B.1973 HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE DIRECTED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them. (b) "Billing professionals" means physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, clinical nurse spec…

256B.1974 HOSPITAL DIRECTED PAYMENT PROGRAM. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Eligible hospital" has the meaning given in section 256.9657, subdivision 2b, paragraph (a), clause (1). (c) "Health p…

256B.1975 HOSPITAL DIRECTED PAYMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNT. § Subdivision 1.Account established; appropriation. (a) The hospital directed payment program account is created in the special revenue fund in the state treasury. (b) Money in the account, including interest earned, is annuall…

256B.1976 MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION ASSESSMENT. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the terms in this subdivision have the meanings given. (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services. (c) "Enrollee" has the meaning given in section 6…

256B.198 PAYMENTS FOR NON-HOSPITAL-BASED GOVERNMENTAL HEALTH CENTERS. (a) The commissioner may make payments to non-hospital-based health centers operated by a governmental entity for the difference between the expenditures incurred by the health center for patients eligible for …

256B.199 PAYMENTS REPORTED BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. (a) The commissioner shall apply for federal matching funds for the expenditures in paragraphs (b) and (c). (b) The commissioner shall apply for federal matching funds for certified public expenditures as follows: (1) Hennepin …

256B.20 COUNTY APPROPRIATIONS. The providing of funds necessary to carry out the provisions hereof on the part of the counties and the manner of administering the funds of the counties and the state shall be as follows: (1) The board of county commissioners of each county shall a…

256B.21 CHANGE OF RESIDENCE. On changing residence, a recipient shall notify the county agency through which the recipient's medical assistance hereunder is paid. On removing to another county, the recipient shall declare whether such absence is temporary or for the purpose of re…

256B.22 COMPLIANCE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. The various terms and provisions hereof, including the amount of medical assistance paid hereunder, are intended to comply with and give effect to the program set out in title XIX of the federal Social Security Act. During any period w…

256B.23 USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS. All federal funds made available for the purposes hereof are hereby appropriated to the state agency to be disbursed and paid out in accordance with the provisions hereof. History: Ex1967 c 16 s 23

256B.24 PROHIBITIONS. No enrollment fee, premium, or similar charge shall be required as a condition of eligibility for medical assistance hereunder. History: Ex1967 c 16 s 24

256B.25 PAYMENTS TO CERTIFIED FACILITIES. § Subdivision 1.Licensing required. Payments may not be made hereunder for care in any private or public institution, including but not limited to hospitals and nursing homes, unless licensed by an appropriate licensing authority of this …

256B.26 AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER STATE DEPARTMENTS. The commissioner of the Department of Human Services is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with other state departments or divisions of this state or of other states responsible for administering or supervising the adm…

256B.27 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE; COST REPORTS. § Subdivision 1.Reports and audits. In the interests of efficient administration of the medical assistance to the needy program and incident to the approval of rates and charges therefor, the commissioner of human services may require any…

256B.30 HEALTH CARE FACILITY REPORT. Every facility required to be licensed under the provisions of sections 144.50 to 144.58, or 144A.02, shall provide annually to the commissioner of human services the reports as may be required under law and under rules adopted by the commissi…

256B.32 FACILITY FEE PAYMENT. § Subdivision 1.Facility fee for hospital emergency room and clinic visit. (a) The commissioner shall establish a facility fee payment mechanism that will pay a facility fee to all enrolled outpatient hospitals for each emergency room or outpatient c…

256B.35 PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE; PERSONS IN CERTAIN FACILITIES. § Subdivision 1.Personal needs allowance. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, welfare allowances for clothing and personal needs for individuals receiving medical assistance while residing in any skilled nu…

256B.36 SPECIAL PERSONAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. In addition to the personal allowance established in section 256B.35, any disabled recipient of medical assistance who is a resident of a nursing facility or intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled, s…

256B.37 PRIVATE INSURANCE POLICIES, CAUSES OF ACTION. § Subdivision 1.Subrogation. Upon furnishing medical assistance or alternative care services under section 256B.0913 to any person who has private accident or health care coverage, or receives or has a right to receive health …

256B.39 AVOIDANCE OF DUPLICATE PAYMENTS. Billing statements forwarded to recipients of medical assistance by vendors seeking payment for medical care rendered shall clearly state that reimbursement from the state agency is contemplated. History: 1975 c 247 s 8

256B.421 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Scope. For the purposes of this section and sections 256B.431, 256B.434, 256B.48, 256B.50, and 256B.502, the following term has the meaning given to it. § Subd. 2. [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43] § Subd. 3. [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43] §…

256B.431 RATE DETERMINATION. § Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43] § Subd. 2. [Repealed, 2000 c 449 s 15] § Subd. 2a. [Repealed, 2000 c 449 s 15] § Subd. 2b. [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43] § Subd. 2c. [Repealed, 2012 c 216 art 9 s 38] § Subd. 2d. [Repealed, 2016 c 9…

256B.434 PAYMENT RATES AND PROCEDURES; CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS. § Subdivision 1. [Renumbered 256R.03, subd 5] § Subd. 2. [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43] § Subd. 3. [Renumbered 256R.03, subd 6] § Subd. 4.Alternate rates for nursing facilities. Effective for the rate years beginn…

256B.439 LONG-TERM CARE QUALITY PROFILES. § Subdivision 1.Development and implementation of quality profiles. (a) The commissioner of human services, in cooperation with the commissioner of health, shall develop and implement quality profiles for nursing facilities and, beginning…

256B.48 CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION. § Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43] § Subd. 1a. [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43] § Subd. 1b. [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43] § Subd. 1c. [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43] § Subd. 2.Reporting requirements. (a) No later than Decem…

256B.49 HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE WAIVERS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. § Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1Sp2001 c 9 art 3 s 76] § Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1Sp2001 c 9 art 3 s 76] § Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1Sp2001 c 9 art 3 s 76] § Subd. 4. [Repealed, 1Sp2001 c 9 art 3 s 76] § Subd. 5.…

256B.4905 HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES POLICY STATEMENT. § Subdivision 1. MS 2020 [Repealed, 1Sp2021 c 7 art 13 s 79] § Subd. 1a.Informed choice. For purposes of this section, "informed choice" means a choice that adults who have disabilities and, with support from their fam…

256B.4906 SUBMINIMUM WAGES IN HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES REPORTING. (a) A provider of home and community-based services for people with developmental disabilities under section 256B.092 or home and community-based services for people with disabilities under section 256B.49…

256B.4907 ADVISORY TASK FORCE ON WAIVER REIMAGINE. § Subdivision 1.Membership; co-chairs. (a) The Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine consists of the following members: (1) one member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house; (2) one member of th…

256B.4911 CONSUMER-DIRECTED COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. § Subdivision 1.Federal authority. Consumer-directed community supports, as referenced in sections 256B.0913, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), clause (17); 256B.092, subdivision 1b, clause (4); 256B.49, subdivision 16, paragraph (c); a…

256B.4912 HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVERS; PROVIDERS AND PAYMENT. § Subdivision 1.Provider qualifications. (a) For the home and community-based waivers providing services to seniors and individuals with disabilities under chapter 256S and sections 256B.0913, 256B.092, and 256B.4…

256B.4914 HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WAIVERS; RATE SETTING. § Subdivision 1.Application. The payment methodologies in this section apply to home and community-based services waivers under sections 256B.092 and 256B.49. This section does not change existing waiver policies …

256B.492 HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Community-living setting" means a single-family home or multifamily dwelling unit where a …

256B.493 ADULT FOSTER CARE PLANNED CLOSURE. § Subdivision 1.Commissioner's duties; report. The commissioner of human services has the authority to manage statewide licensed corporate foster care or community residential settings capacity, including the reduction and realignment o…

256B.50 APPEALS. § Subdivision 1.Scope. A provider may appeal from a determination of a payment rate established pursuant to this chapter or allowed costs under chapter 256R if the appeal, if successful, would result in a change to the provider's payment rate or to the calculatio…

256B.501 RATES FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them. (a) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services. (b) "Facility" means a facility…