The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0561, subdivision 4, to require the continued submission of a report to the legislature regarding the use of periodic data matching in medical assistance. The report must be submitted annually by September 1 and should include details such as the number of cases affected by periodic data matching, the number of recipients identified as possibly ineligible, and the number of recipients whose eligibility was terminated due to these matches. Additionally, the report must specify how many cases were closed due to failure to cooperate for those whose eligibility was terminated.

Furthermore, the bill removes the expiration date of January 1, 2027, for this reporting requirement, ensuring that the obligation to report continues indefinitely. This change emphasizes the importance of ongoing oversight and accountability in the use of data matching for determining eligibility in medical assistance programs.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0561