2003 Minnesota Statutes

     145.131 Findings and purpose. 

    The legislature finds that Alzheimer's and other dementia 
 diseases occur in recipients of medical assistance.  The costs 
 the state pays in terms of human suffering, lost productivity, 
 and medical assistance expenditures are enormous.  The 
 legislature also finds that research for the identification, 
 cause, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer's and other dementia 
 diseases requires autopsies and pathological studies of 
 suspected victims.  Expenses for autopsies and pathological 
 studies are not provided for recipients of medical assistance.  

    HIST: 1Sp1985 c 9 art 2 s 14