as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to health; modifying MinnesotaCare eligibility requirements for persons
with continuation coverage; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section
256L.07, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256L.07, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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(a) Families,
children, and individuals who want to apply for the MinnesotaCare program upon
termination from continuation coverage required under federal or state law are exempt
from the requirements of subdivision 3.
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(b) For purposes of paragraph (a), "termination from continuation coverage" means
involuntary termination for any reason, other than nonpayment of premium by the family,
child, or individual. Involuntary termination includes termination of coverage due to
reaching the end of the maximum period for continuation coverage required under federal
or state law.
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This section is effective July 1, 2007, or upon federal
approval, whichever is later.
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