The bill modifies the eligibility criteria for MinnesotaCare coverage by amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256L.04, subdivision 10. 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 these individuals will become ineligible for MinnesotaCare starting January 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that families with children who are U.S. citizens or nationals must provide satisfactory documentary evidence of citizenship as required by federal law. The effective date of the new provisions will be the day following the final enactment of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256L.04