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SF2896 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Nonemergency medical transportation provisions modifications

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Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to modify the provisions concerning nonemergency medical transportation services under Minnesota's medical assistance program. Its purpose is to update reimbursement rates and service regulations to ensure these services are affordable, efficient, and accessible, particularly for individuals with disabilities.

Main Provisions

  • Reimbursement Rates: The bill mandates the establishment of maximum reimbursement rates for emergency and nonemergency transportation services. These rates are applicable to both public and private nonprofit providers that serve individuals receiving medical assistance.

  • Encouragement of Coordination and Use of Cost-effective Providers: Providers are encouraged to coordinate their services with similar ones in the community to increase efficiency. Additionally, eligible individuals are encouraged to use less expensive providers that meet their needs.

  • Definition of Recognized Providers: Recognized transportation providers are defined as operators of special transportation services certified for compliance by the commissioner of transportation. This ensures that all participating providers are reliable and adhere to operational standards.

Significant Changes

  • Repealing Previous Statutes: Certain subdivisions of Minnesota Statutes are repealed, streamlining the legal framework surrounding nonemergency medical transportation.

  • Expiration Dates: Current rules concerning imposition of limits and provider definitions will expire on July 1, 2026, for fee-for-service medical assistance and on January 1, 2027, for prepaid medical assistance. New limitations and definitions, as described, will come into effect following these expirations.

Relevant Terms

  • Nonemergency medical transportation
  • Medical assistance
  • Reimbursement rates
  • Public and private nonprofit providers
  • Special transportation services
  • Fee-for-service
  • Prepaid medical assistance

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for maximum reimbursement rates for emergency and nonemergency transportation."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This legislation modifies nonemergency medical transportation limits under section 256B.04, subdivision 12.",
      "modified": [
        "Extends the expiration date for service limitations to July 1, 2026, for fee-for-service and January 1, 2027, for prepaid assistance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 12"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Encouragement for providers to coordinate with similar services in the community."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section revises existing transportation provider coordination and utilization policies under section 256B.04, subdivision 14.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on encouraging users to utilize less expensive providers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 14"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments to the existing statute 256B.0625, subdivision 17 regarding nonemergency medical transportation.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment to definitions related to recognized provider of transportation services."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.0625",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 17"
  }
]

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