as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to human services; requiring a pediatric specialty hospital to be
reimbursed at actual cost; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256.969,
by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256.969, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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All hospital inpatient and outpatient services provided by any hospital exclusively
devoted to the care of pediatric patients that is located in a Minnesota metropolitan
statistical area shall be paid for at fee-for-service rates that reflect the hospital's actual
costs in providing services.
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This section is effective July 1, 2007, and applies to inpatient
admissions occurring, and outpatient services provided, on or after that date.
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