This bill aims to enhance compliance and accountability among high-risk medical assistance providers in Minnesota by introducing new requirements and amending existing statutes. It mandates that these providers undergo compliance training and disclose any assistance received from consultants when preparing license applications. Key changes include a new requirement for applicants or license holders receiving public funding to provide a notarized attestation regarding assistance from unaffiliated businesses or consultants. The bill also expands the criteria for license denial to include non-compliance with this attestation requirement, thereby strengthening oversight and ensuring adherence to established standards.

Effective January 1, 2027, the bill requires all owners involved in day-to-day management and supervisory employees of high-risk service agencies to complete compliance training before applying for enrollment or reenrollment. This training will cover essential topics such as billing requirements and provider integrity. Additionally, currently enrolled high-risk medical assistance providers must complete initial compliance training by January 1, 2028, with exceptions for those who have previously completed similar training. The bill also repeals certain existing statutes related to provider enrollment and compliance training, specifically sections 256B.051, subdivision 6b, and 256B.0701, subdivision 11, to streamline and enhance the accountability measures for these providers.