256B.09 INVESTIGATIONS.
When an application for medical assistance hereunder is filed with a county agency,
such county agency shall promptly make or cause to be made such investigation as it may
deem necessary. The object of such investigation shall be to ascertain the facts supporting the
application made hereunder and such other information as may be required by the rules of the
state agency. Upon the completion of such investigation the county agency shall promptly
determine eligibility. No approval by the county agency shall be required prior to payment for
medical care provided to recipients determined to be eligible pursuant to this section.
History: Ex1967 c 16 s 9; 1973 c 717 s 19