HF3058

HF3058 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Medical assistance payment rate increased for nonemergency medical transportation for client reimbursement.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to increase the medical assistance payment rates for nonemergency medical transportation services in Minnesota. It seeks to update how these rates are calculated and ensure that the reimbursement reflects current economic conditions, particularly concerning fuel prices.

Main Provisions

New Reimbursement Rates: The bill specifies new payment rates for different types of nonemergency medical transportation, such as client reimbursement, volunteer transport, unassisted transport, assisted transport, lift-equipped/ramp transport, protected transport, and stretcher transport.
Rate Adjustments for Rural Areas: Reimbursements in rural and super rural areas are adjusted to reflect the increased costs associated with these regions.
Automatic Adjustments Based on Gas Prices: The bill introduces an automatic adjustment mechanism for mileage reimbursement rates based on fluctuations in gasoline prices. When gas prices exceed $3.00 per gallon, the rates will adjust accordingly.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Rate Adjustments: The bill implements a structured increase in reimbursement rates for various transportation modes, reflecting current costs more accurately.
Gas Price Dependency: It introduces a new system where transportation rates will increase or decrease in response to changes in gasoline prices, ensuring that providers are compensated appropriately as fuel costs fluctuate.

Relevant Terms

Medical assistance
Nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT)
Reimbursement rates
Rural and super rural areas
Gasoline price adjustment
Lift-equipped/ramp transport
Protected transport

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
April 01, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Health Finance and Policy

Citations

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