This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256L.04, subdivision 10, to specify that undocumented noncitizens are ineligible for MinnesotaCare. The language previously stating that eligibility for MinnesotaCare is "available" has been changed to "limited," and the definition of undocumented noncitizens has been clarified. The bill emphasizes that families with children who are U.S. citizens or nationals must provide satisfactory documentary evidence of citizenship or nationality as required by federal law.

Additionally, the bill modifies the eligibility criteria for MinnesotaCare by stating that eligible persons must be "lawfully present" and have incomes at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The previous provision allowing for emergency medical assistance for certain individuals has been removed. The effective date of this amendment is set for the day following its final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256L.04