2026 Minnesota Statutes

CHAPTER 256. HUMAN SERVICES

Table of Sections

Section	Headnote
256.001	MS 2006 [Renumbered 15.001]
256.01	COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES; POWERS, DUTIES.
256.011	ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL GRANTS-IN-AID.
256.0112	GRANTS AND PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS.
256.012	MINNESOTA MERIT SYSTEM.
256.0121	[Renumbered 246.595]
256.013	MS 1961 [Repealed, 1965 c 45 s 73; 1965 c 116 s 1]
256.014	STATE AND COUNTY SYSTEMS.
256.0142	LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEMS.
256.015	PUBLIC ASSISTANCE LIEN ON RECIPIENT'S CAUSE OF ACTION.
256.016	PLAIN LANGUAGE IN WRITTEN MATERIALS.
256.0161	FORECAST ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
256.017	COMPLIANCE SYSTEM.
256.018	COUNTY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE INCENTIVE FUND.
256.019	RECOVERY OF MONEY; APPORTIONMENT.
256.02	INVESTIGATIONS; EXAMINATIONS; SUPERVISION.
256.021	VULNERABLE ADULT MALTREATMENT REVIEW PANEL.
256.022	MS 2010 [Repealed, 2012 c 216 art 1 s 51; art 6 s 14]
256.023	ONE HUNDRED PERCENT COUNTY ASSISTANCE.
256.025	MS 2000 [Repealed, 2002 c 277 s 34]
256.026	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 203 art 11 s 13]
256.027	USE OF VANS PERMITTED.
256.028	TAX REBATES.
256.0281	INTERAGENCY DATA EXCHANGE.
256.029	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE.
256.03	MS 1957 [Repealed, 1961 c 561 s 17]
256.031	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.032	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.033	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
256.034	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.035	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.036	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
256.0361	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
256.04	[Temporary]
256.041	CULTURAL AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES LEADERSHIP COUNCIL.
256.042	OPIATE EPIDEMIC RESPONSE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
256.043	OPIATE EPIDEMIC RESPONSE FUND.
256.044	HUMAN SERVICES RESPONSE CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT.
HEARINGS
256.045	ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW OF HUMAN SERVICES MATTERS.
256.0451	HEARING PROCEDURES.
256.046	ADMINISTRATIVE FRAUD DISQUALIFICATION HEARINGS.
256.047	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
256.0471	OVERPAYMENTS BECOME JUDGMENTS BY OPERATION OF LAW.
256.0475	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
256.048	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
256.049	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
256.05	MS 2002 [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
256.06	MS 2002 [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
256.07	MS 1974 [Repealed, 1975 c 208 s 35]
256.08	MS 2002 [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
256.09	MS 2002 [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
256.10	MS 2002 [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
256.11	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.12	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.13	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.14	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.15	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.151	MS 1949 [Repealed, 1951 c 92 s 2]
256.16	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.17	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.18	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.183	[Expired]
256.184	[Expired]
256.185	[Expired]
256.19	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.20	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.21	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.22	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.23	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.24	MS 1969 [Repealed, Ex1971 c 16 s 6]
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
256.25	OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TO BE ALLOWED AS CLAIM IN DISTRICT COURT.
256.26	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.263	LAND ACQUIRED BY STATE UNDER OLD AGE ASSISTANCE LIENS.
256.27	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.28	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.29	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.30	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.31	MS 1969 [Repealed, 1971 c 550 s 2]
256.32	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.33	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.34	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.35	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.36	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
REPORTS AND PLANS
256.362	REPORTS AND IMPLEMENTATION.
256.37	MS 1969 [Repealed, Ex1971 c 16 s 6]
256.38	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.39	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.40	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.41	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.42	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.43	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.431	MS 1949 [Expired]
256.432	MS 1949 [Expired]
256.433	MS 1949 [Expired]
256.434	MS 1949 [Expired]
256.44	MS 1945 [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]
256.45	MS 1945 [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]
256.451	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.452	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.453	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.454	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.455	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.456	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.457	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.458	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.459	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.46	MS 1945 [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]
256.461	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.462	APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW; RECOVERY OF ASSISTANCE FURNISHED.
256.463	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.464	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.465	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.466	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.467	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.468	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.469	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.47	MS 1945 [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]
256.471	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.472	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.473	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.474	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.475	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
GRANT PROGRAMS
256.476	CONSUMER SUPPORT PROGRAM.
256.4764	LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE INCENTIVE GRANTS.
256.4766	NURSING FACILITY WORKFORCE INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM.
256.477	SELF-ADVOCACY GRANTS.
256.4772	MINNESOTA INCLUSION INITIATIVE GRANT.
256.4773	TECHNOLOGY FOR HOME GRANT.
256.4776	PARENT-TO-PARENT PEER SUPPORT.
256.478	TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY INITIATIVE.
256.479	CUSTOMIZED LIVING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS.
256.4792	LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS LOAN PROGRAM.
256.4793	[Renumbered 142A.45]
256.4794	[Renumbered 142A.451]
256.48	MS 1945 [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]
COUNCIL ON DISABILITY
256.481	PERSON WITH A DISABILITY; DEFINITION.
256.482	COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.
256.4825	REPORT REGARDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
256.483	MS 1982 [Repealed, 1983 c 260 s 68; 1983 c 277 s 3]
256.4835	MINNESOTA RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES TO REFUGEES
256.484	SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES TO REFUGEES.
256.485	[Expired]
256.486	[Renumbered 299A.2994]
256.49	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.50	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.51	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.515	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.52	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.53	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.54	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.55	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.56	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.57	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.58	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.59	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.60	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.61	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.62	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.63	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.64	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.65	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 574 s 2]
256.66	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.67	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.68	MS 1969 [Repealed, 1971 c 550 s 2]
256.69	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.70	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.71	MS 1971 [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
256.72	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.73	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.734	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1995 c 178 art 2 s 49]
256.7341	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.735	MS 1967 [Repealed, 1969 c 334 s 2]
256.7351	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
256.7352	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
256.7353	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
256.7354	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
256.7355	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
256.7356	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
256.7357	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
256.7358	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
256.7359	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
256.736	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.7365	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.7366	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.737	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.738	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.7381	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.7382	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.7383	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.7384	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.7385	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.7386	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.7387	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.7388	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.739	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.74	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.741	[Renumbered 518A.81]
256.742	MS 2008 [Repealed, 2010 c 200 art 1 s 21]
256.745	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.75	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.76	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.77	MS 1974 [Repealed, 1976 c 131 s 2]
256.78	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.79	MS 1986 [Repealed, 1987 c 363 s 14]
256.80	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.81	MS 1997 Supp [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.82	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.83	MS 1969 [Repealed, 1971 c 550 s 2]
256.84	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.85	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.851	MS 1994 [Repealed, 1995 c 207 art 5 s 40]
256.86	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.863	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.87	[Renumbered 518A.82]
256.871	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.8711	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 3 s 56]
256.872	MS 1982 [Repealed, 1983 c 308 s 32]
256.873	MS 1982 [Repealed, 1983 c 308 s 32]
256.874	MS 1980 [Repealed, 1982 c 488 s 8]
256.875	MS 1981 Supp [Repealed, 1982 c 488 s 8]
256.876	MS 1982 [Repealed, 1983 c 308 s 32]
256.877	MS 1981 Supp [Repealed, 1982 c 488 s 8]
256.878	MS 1980 [Repealed, 1982 c 488 s 8]
256.879	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
256.8799	MS 2022 [Repealed, 2023 c 70 art 10 s 98]
SOCIAL WELFARE FUND
256.88	SOCIAL WELFARE FUND ESTABLISHED.
256.89	FUND DEPOSITED IN STATE TREASURY.
256.90	SOCIAL WELFARE FUND; USE; DISPOSITION; DEPOSITORIES.
256.91	PURPOSES.
256.92	COMMISSIONERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD, ACCOUNTS.
256.925	OPTIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS.
256.93	COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES, POSSESSION OF ESTATES.
256.935	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.9351	[Renumbered 256L.01]
256.9352	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.9353	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.9354	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.9355	[Renumbered 256L.05]
256.9356	[Renumbered 256L.06]
256.9357	[Renumbered 256L.07]
256.9358	[Renumbered 256L.08]
256.9359	[Renumbered 256L.09]
256.936	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.9361	[Renumbered 256L.10]
256.9362	[Renumbered 256L.11]
256.9363	[Renumbered 256L.12]
256.9364	[Expired]
256.9365	PURCHASE OF HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV.
256.9366	[Renumbered 256L.13]
256.9367	[Renumbered 256L.14]
256.9368	[Renumbered 256L.15]
256.9369	[Renumbered 256L.16]
256.94	CONFERENCES OF VARIOUS OFFICIALS.
256.95	EXPENSE OF ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE.
256.954	MS 2003 Supp [Expired, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 12 s 4]
256.955	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.956	MS 2006 [Repealed, 2007 c 147 art 5 s 41]
256.958	RETIRED DENTIST PROGRAM.
256.959	DENTAL PRACTICE DONATION PROGRAM.
256.96	COOPERATION WITH OTHER BOARDS.
256.962	MINNESOTA HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS OUTREACH.
256.963	PRIMARY CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE.
256.9631	ALTERNATIVE CARE DELIVERY MODELS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND MINNESOTACARE.
256.964	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 2 s 18]
256.965	MS 1988 [Repealed, 1988 c 719 art 8 s 33]
256.9655	PAYMENTS TO MEDICAL PROVIDERS.
256.9656	DEPOSITS INTO THE GENERAL FUND.
256.9657	PROVIDER SURCHARGES.
256.9658	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2013 c 143 art 5 s 28]
256.966	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.967	MS 1984 [Repealed, 1Sp1985 c 9 art 2 s 104]
256.968	MS 1986 [Repealed, 1987 c 299 s 25]
INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENT SYSTEM
256.9685	ESTABLISHMENT OF INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENT SYSTEM.
256.9686	DEFINITIONS.
256.969	PAYMENT RATES.
256.9691	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 2 s 18]
256.9692	MS 2016 [Repealed, 2018 c 182 art 1 s 109]
256.9693	INPATIENT TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.
256.9695	APPEALS OF RATES; PROHIBITED PRACTICES FOR HOSPITALS; TRANSITION RATES.
256.97	MS 1953 [Repealed, 1957 c 737 s 2]
256.971	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
256.973	MS 2002 [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 2 s 57]
256.9731	MS 2000 [Repealed, 2002 c 220 art 16 s 3]
OMBUDSMAN FOR LONG-TERM CARE
256.974	OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN FOR LONG-TERM CARE.
256.9741	DEFINITIONS.
256.9742	DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE OFFICE.
256.9743	MS 2006 [Repealed, 2007 c 147 art 7 s 76]
256.9744	OFFICE DATA.
256.9745	MS 1992 [Repealed, 1993 c 337 s 20]
BOARD ON AGING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
256.975	MINNESOTA BOARD ON AGING.
256.9751	[Renumbered 256.9731]
256.9752	SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
256.9753	VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS FOR RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS.
256.9754	LIVE WELL AT HOME GRANTS.
256.9755	CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
256.9756	CAREGIVER RESPITE SERVICES GRANTS.
256.976	FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM.
256.977	SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM.
256.9772	MS 2002 [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 2 s 57]
256.978	[Renumbered 518A.83]
256.979	[Renumbered 518A.84]
256.9791	MS 2010 [Repealed, 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 35]
256.9792	MS 2012 [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 1 s 12]
256.98	WRONGFULLY OBTAINING ASSISTANCE; THEFT.
256.981	TRAINING OF WELFARE FRAUD PROSECUTORS.
256.982	TRAINING OF WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATORS.
256.983	FRAUD PREVENTION INVESTIGATIONS.
256.9831	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.984	DECLARATION AND PENALTY.
256.985	MS 1992 [Repealed, 1Sp1993 c 1 art 6 s 56]
256.9850	MS 1998 [Repealed, 1999 c 159 s 154]
256.986	COUNTY COORDINATION OF FRAUD CONTROL ACTIVITIES.
256.9861	FRAUD CONTROL; PROGRAM INTEGRITY REINVESTMENT PROJECT.
256.9862	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.9863	[Renumbered 142A.13, subd 5]
256.9864	MS 2024 [Repealed, 2023 c 70 art 10 s 98]
256.9865	Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
256.9866	COMMUNITY SERVICE AS A COUNTY OBLIGATION.
256.987	ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER CARD.
256.9871	[Renumbered 142A.13, subd 12]
256.9872	[Renumbered 142A.13, subd 13]
256.99	REVERSE MORTGAGE PROCEEDS DISREGARDED.
256.991	RULES.
256.995	SCHOOL-LINKED SERVICES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
256.996	MS 1996 [Repealed, 1997 c 245 art 2 s 12]
256.997	[Renumbered 142A.30]
256.998	[Renumbered 142A.29]