1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; certifying foster children's eligibility for medical 
1.3 	assistance until age 21;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256B.055, 
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 256B.055, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 2a.Foster children to age 21. Foster children for whom the commissioner or 
1.9 	counties have custody and financial responsibility on their 18th birthday must be enrolled 
1.10 	in medical assistance upon the completion of an application and must be certified eligible 
1.11 	for medical assistance by the commissioner until their 21st birthday. Once certified 
1.12 	eligible, reapplication is not required.