This bill establishes a presumptive disability determination process for medical assistance eligibility in Minnesota, amending several sections of the Minnesota Statutes. It redefines eligibility criteria for medical assistance, particularly for individuals aged 65 and older and those under 65 who are blind or disabled. New subdivisions are introduced to outline the conditions for qualifying based on disability status, including provisions for presumptive eligibility determinations by qualified hospitals. The bill also clarifies asset and income limitations, ensuring that certain assets and income are disregarded in the eligibility determination process. Additionally, it mandates the implementation of an Asset Verification System to verify applicants' assets, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.

Furthermore, the bill outlines new eligibility verification requirements for women seeking to continue medical assistance coverage after the 12-month postpartum period, requiring them to update their income and asset information. The commissioner is responsible for determining the eligibility of private-sector health care coverage for infants under one year old and ensuring thorough asset and income verification for all applicants and recipients. The bill expands definitions of eligible individuals for certain medical assistance programs, specifically including those with serious mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances, or developmental disabilities, while excluding individuals classified as sexual psychopathic personalities or sexually dangerous persons. These changes also take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.055, 256B.056, 256B.057, 245D.02, 256.01, 256B.0761, 256B.77