The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.06, subdivision 4, to modify the eligibility criteria for emergency medical assistance services. It clarifies that noncitizens who meet specific immigration criteria and are otherwise eligible for medical assistance can receive coverage for emergency medical conditions. The bill introduces new provisions that allow for the coverage of long-term services and supports, including waiver services, following the treatment of an emergency medical condition if withholding such services would lead to another emergency. Additionally, it specifies that dialysis services and cancer treatment are included as emergency medical conditions under certain circumstances.

Furthermore, the bill removes previous language that limited the coverage of certain services and establishes that recipients of emergency medical assistance are eligible for elderly waiver services and rehabilitative services in nursing facilities, with no age limit applied. The revisor of statutes is instructed to make necessary technical changes and renumber the provisions accordingly. Overall, the bill aims to enhance access to emergency medical assistance for noncitizens and streamline the eligibility process for various medical services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.06