1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; expanding the integrated health care delivery network 
1.3 	pilot program;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256B.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [256B.0758] HEALTH CARE DELIVERY PILOT PROGRAM.
1.6 	(a) The commissioner may establish a health care delivery pilot program to test 
1.7 	alternative and innovative integrated health care delivery networks, including accountable 
1.8 	care organizations or a community-based collaborative care network created by or 
1.9 	including North Memorial Health Care. If required, the commissioner shall seek federal 
1.10 	approval of a new waiver request or amend an existing demonstration pilot project waiver.
1.11 	(b) Individuals eligible for the pilot program shall be individuals who are eligible for 
1.12 	medical assistance under section 256B.055. The commissioner may identify individuals 
1.13 	to be enrolled in the pilot program based on zip code or whether the individuals would 
1.14 	benefit from an integrated health care delivery network.
1.15 	(c) In developing a payment system for the pilot programs, the commissioner shall 
1.16 	establish a total cost of care for the individuals enrolled in the pilot program that equals 
1.17 	the cost of care that would otherwise be spent for these enrollees in the prepaid medical 
1.18 	assistance program.