HF 710

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/20/2025 04:07 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to health care; establishing a pilot program; requiring a report.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin SINGLE ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM
PILOT PROGRAM.
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new text begin (a) By January 1, 2026, the commissioner of human services, in coordination with the
commissioner of transportation, must implement one or two pilot programs for a web-based
single administrative structure and delivery system for nonemergency medical transportation
under medical assistance and MinnesotaCare. The administrative structure and delivery
system must meet the requirements in paragraph (b). Each pilot program must include at
least two counties. Metropolitan counties, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121,
subdivision 4, are not eligible to participate. Each pilot program shall operate for three years
from the date of implementation.
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new text begin (b) The web-based single administrative structure and delivery system must provide for
the following:
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new text begin (1) bidirectional communication between payers and transportation providers;
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new text begin (2) client and client advocate access to ride scheduling and real-time trip monitoring;
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new text begin (3) real-time eligibility and level of service determination;
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new text begin (4) on-demand reporting;
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new text begin (5) expedited payments for transportation providers; and
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new text begin (6) the ability to collect feedback, including but not limited to complaints regarding
inappropriate level of needs determinations, utilization of inappropriate transportation modes,
and interference with accessing nonemergency medical transportation.
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new text begin (c) By February 1, 2027, and each year thereafter that a pilot program is in effect, the
commissioner must submit a report on the pilot programs to the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over nonemergency medical transportation under medical assistance and
MinnesotaCare.
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