The bill introduces comprehensive amendments to various provisions related to health care administration and affordability in Minnesota, with a focus on enhancing access to services and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Key changes include new requirements for health insurers to provide coverage for individuals eligible for Medicaid without denial based on their eligibility for state medical programs. The bill mandates timely processing of claims from state agencies and emphasizes the importance of contraceptive education for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees. Additionally, it establishes new reimbursement structures for long-term hospitals and introduces provisions for the management of overpayments related to assistance programs, aiming to streamline processes and improve health care access for vulnerable populations.

Further amendments address mental health services, including the establishment of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and the introduction of family peer support services. The bill also enhances the regulatory framework for medical professionals, including updated licensing requirements and fee structures. It emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive care and introduces grant programs to support mental health initiatives, particularly for underserved communities. Additionally, the legislation outlines provisions for the management of prescription drug pricing transparency and establishes guidelines for abortion-related services, ensuring compliance with specific eligibility criteria for medical assistance payments. Overall, the bill aims to improve health care delivery, enhance service accessibility, and address health disparities across Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 12A.08, 62J.84, 62Q.01, 62Q.021, 62Q.55, 62Q.556, 62Q.56, 62Q.73, 62U.04, 121A.335, 144.122, 144.1505, 144.226, 144.383, 144G.16, 144G.18, 144G.57, 145.925, 145A.131, 145A.14, 403.161, 403.162, 148B.392, 151.065, 62K.15, 270B.14
1st Engrossment: 62A.045, 62A.673, 256.01, 256.0471, 256.969, 256B.04, 256B.055, 256B.0625, 256B.196, 256B.69, 256B.76, 256B.764, 256L.03, 62U.04, 62V.05, 256B.056, 256B.0631, 256B.692, 256B.75, 256L.04, 256L.07, 256L.15, 12A.08, 13.3805, 16A.151, 62J.17, 62J.84, 62Q.01, 62Q.021, 62Q.55, 62Q.556, 62Q.56, 62Q.73, 121A.335, 144.122, 144.1481, 144.1501, 144.1505, 144.2151, 144.222, 144.226, 144.382, 144.55, 144.566, 144.608, 144.615, 144.651, 144.653, 144.6535, 144.69, 144.7055, 144.7067, 144.9501, 144.9505, 144.9508, 144A.06, 144A.071, 144A.073, 144A.474, 144A.4791, 144G.16, 144G.18, 144G.57, 145.411, 145.423, 145.87, 145.924, 145.925, 145A.131, 145A.14, 147A.08, 148.261, 148.512, 148.513, 148.515, 148.5175, 148.5195, 148.5196, 148.5197, 148.5198, 151.37, 153A.13, 153A.14, 153A.15, 153A.17, 153A.175, 153A.18, 153A.20, 256B.434, 403.161, 403.162, 518A.39, 62J.692, 297F.10, 144E.001, 144E.101, 144E.103, 144E.35, 147.02, 147.03, 147.037, 147.141, 147A.16, 147B.02, 148B.392, 148F.11, 150A.08, 150A.091, 150A.13, 151.01, 151.065, 151.555, 245G.01, 245G.11, 245C.02, 245C.03, 245C.05, 245C.08, 245C.10, 245C.32, 524.5, 245.4663, 245.4901, 245.735, 245I.04, 245I.05, 245I.08, 245I.10, 245I.11, 245I.20, 254B.02, 254B.05, 256.478, 256B.0616, 256B.0622, 256B.0623, 256B.0757, 256B.0941, 256B.0624, 256B.0947, 260C.007, 245.4661, 245.469, 256B.0946, 256D.02, 256D.07, 256I.03, 256I.04, 256I.06, 256I.09, 256J.08, 256J.09, 256J.95, 256P.01, 256P.04, 122A.18, 245A.02, 245A.04, 245A.041, 245A.07, 245A.10, 245A.16, 245C.031, 245C.07, 245C.31, 245C.33, 245H.13, 256.9685, 256.9686, 256B.064, 256B.27, 256D.01, 256D.024, 256D.06, 256J.26, 256P.02, 256P.06, 609B.425, 609B.435, 245A.05, 245A.055, 245A.06, 245H.01, 245H.03, 245H.06, 245H.07, 260E.09, 270B.14, 62A.30, 121A.28, 151.40, 151.74, 152.01, 152.205, 152.092
1st Engrossment: 62A.045, 62A.673, 256.01, 256.0471, 256.969, 256B.04, 256B.055, 256B.0625, 256B.196, 256B.69, 256B.76, 256B.764, 256L.03, 62U.04, 62V.05, 256B.056, 256B.0631, 256B.692, 256B.75, 256L.04, 256L.07, 256L.15, 12A.08, 13.3805, 16A.151, 62J.17, 62J.84, 62Q.01, 62Q.021, 62Q.55, 62Q.556, 62Q.56, 62Q.73, 121A.335, 144.122, 144.1481, 144.1501, 144.1505, 144.2151, 144.222, 144.226, 144.382, 144.55, 144.566, 144.608, 144.615, 144.651, 144.653, 144.6535, 144.69, 144.7055, 144.7067, 144.9501, 144.9505, 144.9508, 144A.06, 144A.071, 144A.073, 144A.474, 144A.4791, 144G.16, 144G.18, 144G.57, 145.411, 145.423, 145.87, 145.924, 145.925, 145A.131, 145A.14, 147A.08, 148.261, 148.512, 148.513, 148.515, 148.5175, 148.5195, 148.5196, 148.5197, 148.5198, 151.37, 153A.13, 153A.14, 153A.15, 153A.17, 153A.175, 153A.18, 153A.20, 256B.434, 403.161, 403.162, 518A.39, 62J.692, 297F.10, 144E.001, 144E.101, 144E.103, 144E.35, 147.02, 147.03, 147.037, 147.141, 147A.16, 147B.02, 148B.392, 148F.11, 150A.08, 150A.091, 150A.13, 151.01, 151.065, 151.555, 245G.01, 245G.11, 245C.02, 245C.03, 245C.05, 245C.08, 245C.10, 245C.32, 524.5, 245.4663, 245.4901, 245.735, 245I.04, 245I.05, 245I.08, 245I.10, 245I.11, 245I.20, 254B.02, 254B.05, 256.478, 256B.0616, 256B.0622, 256B.0623, 256B.0757, 256B.0941, 256B.0624, 256B.0947, 260C.007, 245.4661, 245.469, 256B.0946, 256D.02, 256D.07, 256I.03, 256I.04, 256I.06, 256I.09, 256J.08, 256J.09, 256J.95, 256P.01, 256P.04, 122A.18, 245A.02, 245A.04, 245A.041, 245A.07, 245A.10, 245A.16, 245C.031, 245C.07, 245C.31, 245C.33, 245H.13, 256.9685, 256.9686, 256B.064, 256B.27, 256D.01, 256D.024, 256D.06, 256J.26, 256P.02, 256P.06, 609B.425, 609B.435, 245A.05, 245A.055, 245A.06, 245H.01, 245H.03, 245H.06, 245H.07, 260E.09, 270B.14, 62A.30, 121A.28, 151.40, 151.74, 152.01, 152.205, 152.092