This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256L.04, subdivision 10, to modify the eligibility criteria for MinnesotaCare coverage. It maintains eligibility for U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawfully present noncitizens, while also including undocumented noncitizens. However, it introduces a new provision that limits enrollment in MinnesotaCare for undocumented noncitizens aged 18 and older to those who are already enrolled as of the effective date of the act. Furthermore, it establishes that starting January 1, 2026, undocumented noncitizens aged 18 and older will no longer be eligible for MinnesotaCare.

The bill also emphasizes the requirement for families with children who are citizens or nationals to provide satisfactory documentary evidence of citizenship or nationality, as mandated by federal law. The effective date of this amendment is set for the day following its final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256L.04