1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; requiring a pediatric specialty hospital to be 
1.3 	reimbursed at actual cost;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256.969, 
1.4 	by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256.969, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 28.Pediatric specialty hospital inpatient and outpatient reimbursement 
1.9 	at cost. All hospital inpatient and outpatient services provided by any hospital exclusively 
1.10 	devoted to the care of pediatric patients that is located in a Minnesota metropolitan 
1.11 	statistical area shall be paid for at fee-for-service rates that reflect the hospital's actual 
1.12 	costs in providing services.

1.13 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective July 1, 2007, and applies to inpatient 
1.14 	admissions occurring, and outpatient services provided, on or after that date.