SF 275

1st Engrossment - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 08/14/2015 03:33pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; expanding the integrated health care delivery network
pilot program; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256B.

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

Section 1.

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