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MN SF1254
Enhanced asthma care services benefit for medical assistance (MA) establishment; medical assistance (MA) coverage of certain products to reduce asthma triggers authorization
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Introduced
02/14/2019
02/14/2019
In Committee
02/14/2019
02/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020
05/17/2020
Introduced Session
91st Legislature 2019-2020
Bill Summary
Enhanced asthma care services benefit for medical assistance (MA) establishment; medical assistance (MA) coverage of certain products to reduce asthma triggers authorization
AI Summary
This bill establishes an enhanced asthma care services benefit for Medical Assistance (MA) recipients under the age of 21 who have poorly controlled asthma. The bill authorizes MA coverage for certain products, such as allergen-reducing items, to help reduce asthma triggers in the home. It also covers home visits by environmental health specialists or lead risk assessors to identify and address asthma triggers. The bill expands the list of durable medical equipment covered under MA to include these allergen-reducing products. The provisions in this bill are effective January 1, 2020, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy (on 02/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1254&ssn=0&y=2019 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1254&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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