2026 Minnesota Statutes

CHAPTER 256B. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY PERSONS

Table of Sections

Section	Headnote
256B.001	MS 2006 [Renumbered 15.001]
256B.01	POLICY.
256B.011	MS 2022 [Repealed, 2023 c 70 art 4 s 113]
256B.0185	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2013 c 107 art 4 s 22]
256B.02	DEFINITIONS.
256B.021	MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REFORM WAIVER.
256B.03	PAYMENTS TO VENDORS.
256B.031	MS 2008 [Repealed, 2009 c 173 art 3 s 26]
256B.032	MS 2009 Supp [Repealed, 2010 c 344 s 6]
256B.035	MANAGED CARE.
256B.037	PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT OF DENTAL SERVICES.
256B.0371	PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS FOR DENTAL ACCESS; CONTINGENT DENTAL ADMINISTRATOR.
256B.038	PROVIDER RATE INCREASES AFTER JUNE 30, 1999.
256B.039	MS 2006 [Repealed, 2008 c 286 art 2 s 3]
256B.04	DUTIES OF STATE AGENCY.
256B.041	CENTRALIZED DISBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS.
256B.042	THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY.
256B.043	COST-CONTAINMENT EFFORTS.
256B.0437	PRE-ENROLLMENT ASSESSMENT.
256B.044	PROVIDER ENROLLMENT.
256B.0441	PROVIDER REVALIDATION.
256B.0442	PROVIDER ENROLLMENT SUSPENSIONS AND TERMINATIONS.
256B.0443	PROVIDER PAYMENT WITHHOLDS.
256B.0444	ENROLLMENT MORATORIUM FOR HIGH-RISK PROVIDERS.
256B.0445	ADDITIONAL PROVIDER ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROVIDER TYPES.
256B.0446	ADDITIONAL PROVIDER ENROLLMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH-RISK PROVIDERS.
256B.0447	ENHANCED PREPAYMENT REVIEW.
256B.0448	POSTPAYMENT REVIEW.
256B.045	CONTINUITY OF CARE.
256B.046	COMPLEX TRANSITIONS.
256B.05	ADMINISTRATION BY COUNTY AGENCIES.
256B.051	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.055	ELIGIBILITY CATEGORIES.
256B.056	ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
256B.0561	PERIODIC DATA MATCHING TO EVALUATE CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY.
256B.0562	WORK OR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
256B.0563	REVIEW OF DEATH MASTER FILE.
256B.057	ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL CATEGORIES.
256B.0571	LONG-TERM CARE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
256B.0575	AVAILABILITY OF INCOME FOR INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS.
256B.058	TREATMENT OF INCOME OF INSTITUTIONALIZED SPOUSE.
256B.059	TREATMENT OF ASSETS WHEN A SPOUSE IS INSTITUTIONALIZED.
256B.0594	PAYMENT OF BENEFITS FROM AN ANNUITY.
256B.0595	PROHIBITIONS ON TRANSFER; EXCEPTIONS.
256B.0596	MS 2020 [Repealed, 1Sp2021 c 7 art 6 s 29, art 11 s 49]
256B.06	ELIGIBILITY; MIGRANT WORKERS; CITIZENSHIP.
256B.061	ELIGIBILITY; RETROACTIVE EFFECT; RESTRICTIONS.
256B.0615	MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST.
256B.0616	MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFIED FAMILY PEER SPECIALIST.
256B.0617	MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER CERTIFICATION.
256B.0618	COVERAGE FOR DETAINED INDIVIDUALS.
256B.0619	CARCERAL TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
256B.062	MS 1997 Supp [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 12,118]
256B.0621	COVERED SERVICES: TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
256B.0622	ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
256B.0623	ADULT REHABILITATIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COVERED.
256B.0624	CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES COVERED.
256B.0625	COVERED SERVICES.
256B.0626	ESTIMATION OF 50TH PERCENTILE OF PREVAILING CHARGES.
256B.0627	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.0628	[Renumbered 256B.0652]
256B.0629	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.063	COST SHARING.
256B.0631	PROHIBITION ON COST-SHARING.
256B.0632	INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES.
256B.0635	CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
256B.0636	CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PRESCRIPTIONS; ABUSE PREVENTION.
256B.0637	PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY; TREATMENT FOR BREAST OR CERVICAL CANCER.
256B.0638	OPIOID PRESCRIBING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
256B.064	SANCTIONS; MONETARY RECOVERY.
256B.0641	RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENTS.
256B.0642	FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION.
256B.0643	VENDOR REQUEST FOR CONTESTED CASE PROCEEDING.
256B.0644	REIMBURSEMENT UNDER OTHER STATE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS.
256B.0645	MS 2014 [Repealed, 2016 c 158 art 2 s 123]
256B.0646	MINNESOTA RESTRICTED RECIPIENT PROGRAM; PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.
256B.0647	REMITTANCE ADVICE MONETARY RECOVERY.
256B.065	SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS.
256B.0651	HOME CARE SERVICES.
256B.0652	AUTHORIZATION AND REVIEW OF HOME CARE SERVICES.
256B.0653	HOME HEALTH AGENCY SERVICES.
256B.0654	HOME CARE NURSING.
256B.0655	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.0656	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
256B.0657	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
256B.0658	HOUSING ACCESS GRANTS.
256B.0659	PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
256B.066	ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES.
256B.0671	COVERED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
256B.07	MS 1986 [Repealed, 1987 c 403 art 2 s 164]
256B.0701	RECUPERATIVE CARE SERVICES.
256B.0705	MS 2018 [Repealed, 1Sp2019 c 9 art 5 s 94]
256B.071	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.0711	QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES WORKFORCE.
256B.072	PERFORMANCE REPORTING AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM.
256B.073	ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION.
256B.075	DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
256B.0751	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.0752	MS 2018 [Repealed, 2020 c 115 art 3 s 40]
256B.0753	PAYMENT RESTRUCTURING; CARE COORDINATION PAYMENTS.
256B.0754	PAYMENT REFORM.
256B.0755	INTEGRATED HEALTH PARTNERSHIP DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
256B.0756	HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTIES PILOT PROGRAM.
256B.0757	COORDINATED CARE THROUGH A HEALTH HOME.
256B.0758	HEALTH CARE DELIVERY PILOT PROGRAM.
256B.0759	SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
256B.076	CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
256B.0761	REENTRY DEMONSTRATION WAIVER.
256B.08	APPLICATION.
256B.09	INVESTIGATIONS.
256B.091	MS 1990 [Repealed, 1991 c 292 art 7 s 26]
256B.0911	LONG-TERM CARE CONSULTATION SERVICES.
256B.0912	MS 2000 [Repealed, 1Sp2001 c 9 art 3 s 76]
256B.0913	ALTERNATIVE CARE PROGRAM.
256B.0914	CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO MEDICAID EXPENDITURES.
256B.0915	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.0916	EXPANSION OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.
256B.0917	ELDERCARE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS.
256B.0918	EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP COSTS.
256B.0919	ADULT FOSTER CARE AND FAMILY ADULT DAY CARE.
256B.092	SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
256B.0921	MS 2024 [Repealed, 2026 c 121 art 9 s 62]
256B.0922	ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS.
256B.0924	TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
256B.0925	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1995 c 186 s 51]
256B.0926	ADMISSION REVIEW TEAM; INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES.
256B.0928	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
256B.093	SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES.
256B.094	CHILD WELFARE TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
256B.0941	PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY FOR PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 21 YEARS OF AGE.
256B.0943	CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.
256B.0944	MS 2020 [Repealed, 2021 c 30 art 17 s 113]
256B.0945	SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.
256B.0946	CHILDREN'S INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
256B.0947	INTENSIVE REHABILITATIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
256B.0948	FOSTER CARE RATE LIMITS.
256B.0949	EARLY INTENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION BENEFIT.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
256B.095	QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM ESTABLISHED.
256B.0951	QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMISSION.
256B.0952	COUNTY DUTIES; QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAMS.
256B.0953	QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS.
256B.0954	CERTAIN PERSONS DEFINED AS MANDATED REPORTERS.
256B.0955	DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES.
256B.096	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.097	REGIONAL AND SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT FOR MINNESOTANS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES.
256B.10	MS 1974 [Repealed, 1976 c 131 s 2]
256B.11	MS 1974 [Repealed, 1976 c 131 s 2]
256B.12	LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
256B.121	TREBLE DAMAGES.
256B.13	SUBPOENAS.
256B.14	RELATIVE'S RESPONSIBILITY.
256B.15	CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES.
256B.16	MS 1969 [Repealed, 1971 c 550 s 2]
256B.17	TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY.
256B.18	METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION.
256B.19	DIVISION OF COST.
256B.194	FEDERAL PAYMENTS.
256B.195	MS 2009 Supp [Repealed, 2010 c 200 art 1 s 21]
256B.196	INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS; HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS.
256B.197	INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS; INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENTS.
256B.1973	HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE DIRECTED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS.
256B.1974	HOSPITAL DIRECTED PAYMENT PROGRAM.
256B.1975	HOSPITAL DIRECTED PAYMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNT.
256B.1976	MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION ASSESSMENT.
256B.198	MS 2024 [Repealed, 2026 c 127 art 5 s 17]
256B.199	PAYMENTS REPORTED BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
256B.20	COUNTY APPROPRIATIONS.
256B.21	CHANGE OF RESIDENCE.
256B.22	COMPLIANCE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
256B.23	USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS.
256B.24	PROHIBITIONS.
256B.25	PAYMENTS TO CERTIFIED FACILITIES.
256B.26	AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER STATE DEPARTMENTS.
256B.27	MEDICAL ASSISTANCE; COST REPORTS.
256B.30	HEALTH CARE FACILITY REPORT.
256B.31	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
256B.32	FACILITY FEE PAYMENT.
256B.35	PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE; PERSONS IN CERTAIN FACILITIES.
256B.36	SPECIAL PERSONAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
256B.37	PRIVATE INSURANCE POLICIES, CAUSES OF ACTION.
256B.39	AVOIDANCE OF DUPLICATE PAYMENTS.
256B.40	MS 2022 [Repealed, 2023 c 70 art 4 s 113]
NURSING FACILITY RATES
256B.41	MS 2014 [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43]
256B.411	MS 2014 [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43]
256B.42	MS 1982 [Repealed, 1983 c 199 s 19]
256B.421	DEFINITIONS.
256B.43	MS 1982 [Repealed, 1983 c 199 s 19]
256B.431	RATE DETERMINATION.
256B.432	MS 2014 [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43]
256B.433	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.434	PAYMENT RATES AND PROCEDURES; CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS.
256B.435	MS 2010 [Repealed, 2012 c 216 art 9 s 38]
256B.436	MS 2010 [Repealed, 2012 c 216 art 9 s 38]
256B.437	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.438	MS 2014 [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43]
256B.439	LONG-TERM CARE QUALITY PROFILES.
256B.44	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.440	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
256B.441	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.45	MS 1982 [Repealed, 1983 c 199 s 19]
256B.46	MS 1982 [Repealed, 1983 c 199 s 19]
256B.47	MS 2014 [Repealed, 2016 c 99 art 1 s 43]
256B.48	CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION.
256B.49	HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE WAIVERS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
256B.4905	HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES POLICY STATEMENT.
256B.4906	SUBMINIMUM WAGES IN HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES REPORTING.
256B.4907	ADVISORY TASK FORCE ON WAIVER REIMAGINE.
256B.491	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
256B.4911	CONSUMER-DIRECTED COMMUNITY SUPPORTS.
256B.4912	HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVERS; PROVIDERS AND PAYMENT.
256B.4913	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.4914	HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WAIVERS; RATE SETTING.
256B.492	HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
256B.493	ADULT FOSTER CARE PLANNED CLOSURE.
256B.495	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256B.50	APPEALS.
256B.501	RATES FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
256B.5011	ICF/DD REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000.
256B.5012	ICF/DD PAYMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION.
256B.5013	PAYMENT RATE ADJUSTMENTS.
256B.5014	REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
256B.5015	PASS-THROUGH OF OTHER SERVICES COSTS.
256B.5016	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
256B.502	RULES.
256B.503	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
256B.504	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1995 c 248 art 2 s 8]
256B.51	NURSING HOMES; COST OF HOME CARE.
256B.53	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 2 s 18]
256B.55	MS 2006 [Expired]
256B.56	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
256B.57	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
256B.58	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
256B.59	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
256B.60	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
256B.61	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
256B.62	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
256B.63	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1]
256B.64	MS 2016 [Repealed, 1Sp2017 c 6 art 4 s 67]
256B.69	PREPAID HEALTH PLANS.
256B.6903	OMBUDSPERSON FOR MANAGED CARE.
256B.691	RISK-BASED TRANSPORTATION PAYMENTS.
256B.692	COUNTY-BASED PURCHASING.
256B.6925	ENROLLEE INFORMATION.
256B.6926	STATE MONITORING.
256B.6927	QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND PERFORMANCE.
256B.6928	MANAGED CARE RATES AND PAYMENTS.
256B.693	STATE-OPERATED SERVICES; MANAGED CARE.
256B.694	SOLE-SOURCE OR SINGLE-PLAN MANAGED CARE CONTRACT.
256B.695	COUNTY-ADMINISTERED RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
256B.696	PRESCRIPTION DRUGS; STATE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER.
256B.70	DEMONSTRATION PROJECT WAIVER.
256B.71	SOCIAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION DEMONSTRATION.
256B.72	COMMISSIONER'S RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENTS.
256B.73	DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR UNINSURED LOW-INCOME PERSONS.
256B.74	SPECIAL PAYMENTS.
256B.75	HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT REIMBURSEMENT.
256B.756	REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR BIRTHS.
256B.758	REIMBURSEMENT FOR DOULA SERVICES.
256B.76	PHYSICIAN, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AND DENTAL REIMBURSEMENT.
256B.761	REIMBURSEMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
256B.762	REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
256B.763	MS 2024 [Repealed, 2023 c 70 art 1 s 43]
256B.7631	MS 2016 [Repealed, 1Sp2017 c 6 art 8 s 77]
256B.7635	REIMBURSEMENT FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE HOME VISITS.
256B.764	REIMBURSEMENT FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.
256B.765	PROVIDER RATE INCREASES.
256B.766	REIMBURSEMENT FOR BASIC CARE SERVICES.
256B.767	MEDICARE PAYMENT LIMIT.
256B.77	COORDINATED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
256B.771	COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
256B.78	DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.
256B.79	INTEGRATED CARE FOR HIGH-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN.
256B.795	MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH REPORT.
256B.81	MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER APPEAL PROCESS.
256B.82	PREPAID PLANS AND MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATIVE SERVICES.
256B.83	MS 2004 [Repealed, 2006 c 282 art 16 s 17]
256B.84	AMERICAN INDIAN CONTRACTING PROVISIONS.
256B.85	COMMUNITY FIRST SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.
256B.8502	COMMUNITY FIRST SERVICES AND SUPPORTS; DEFINITIONS.
256B.851	COMMUNITY FIRST SERVICES AND SUPPORTS; PAYMENT RATES.