This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes concerning nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) and electronic visit verification (EVV) requirements. It introduces new provisions mandating NEMT providers to maintain detailed trip records, which must be available upon request, and allows records compliant with section 256B.073 to fulfill documentation requirements starting January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval. The bill also clarifies definitions and coverage for NEMT services, ensuring compliance with operating standards and requiring individual enrollment of drivers with the commissioner. Additionally, it repeals certain existing provisions and specifies exemptions for publicly operated transit systems, volunteers, and not-for-hire vehicles, while establishing reimbursement rates and outlining the responsibilities of the administrative agency overseeing NEMT services.

In relation to electronic visit verification, the bill enhances the EVV system for medical assistance program services by establishing compliance requirements with the 21st Century Cures Act and introducing new definitions. It allows providers to choose between a state-provided EVV system or a third-party system, with the state option available at no cost. Providers are required to document time on the day services are provided and maintain this documentation for review by the commissioner or managed care organizations. The bill also mandates the integration of EVV data with Minnesota's Medicaid Management Information System for claim validation and requires managed care plans to ensure interoperability by January 1, 2027. A previous subdivision related to provider requirements for EVV systems is repealed, effective July 1, 2026, with new provisions taking effect the day after final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 474A.02
1st Engrossment: 256B.073, 256B.0625