The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256L.04, subdivision 10, to modify the eligibility criteria for MinnesotaCare coverage. It maintains that eligibility is available to U.S. citizens, lawfully present noncitizens, and 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 specifies that these individuals will become ineligible for MinnesotaCare starting January 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that families with children who are U.S. citizens must provide satisfactory documentary evidence of citizenship as required by federal law. It also states that individuals and families who are ineligible for medical assistance due to immigration status and have incomes at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines may still qualify for emergency medical assistance. The new provisions will take effect the day after the bill is enacted.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256L.04