SF 3146

1st Engrossment - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; certifying foster children's eligibility for medical
assistance until age 21; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256B.055,
by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256B.055, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Foster children to age 21. new text end

new text begin Foster children for whom the commissioner or
counties have custody and financial responsibility on their 18th birthday must be enrolled
in medical assistance upon the completion of an application and must be certified eligible
for medical assistance by the commissioner until their 21st birthday. Once certified
eligible, reapplication is not required.
new text end