This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0642, to address the issue of federal financial participation in medical assistance programs. It introduces a new provision that mandates medical assistance providers to comply with federal funding limitations to avoid reduced financial participation. Additionally, the bill stipulates that effective June 1, 2026, if federal financial participation is temporarily withheld or discontinued for any covered service, that service will no longer be available to medical assistance enrollees from the date of the withholding or discontinuance. Consequently, the commissioner will be prohibited from making payments to providers for services rendered after this date.

The bill also includes an effective date clause, stating that the new provisions will take effect the day following final enactment. This legislative change aims to ensure that medical assistance programs align with federal funding requirements and to clarify the consequences of any temporary withholding of federal financial support.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0642