The bill establishes procedures for the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services to manage the transition from the public health emergency related to COVID-19. It amends existing laws to allow certain waivers and modifications to remain in effect for human services programs, including provisions for telehealth services, the preservation of health care coverage, and adjustments to eligibility periods for various assistance programs. Notably, it specifies that unpaid premiums for coverage during the emergency will not be collected, and it allows for the temporary suspension of certain procedural requirements related to medical assistance and MinnesotaCare renewals until after March 31, 2023.

Additionally, the bill appropriates funds to support the transition to standard eligibility functions for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare, including $4.5 million for medical assistance and over $21 million for administering the transition. It also allocates funds for grants to navigator organizations that assist with enrollment in these programs. The effective date for these provisions is set for the day following final enactment, with some sections contingent upon federal approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.056