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MN SF2999

MN SF2999
Payment rates increase for nonemergency medical transportation


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Introduced
02/10/2022
In Committee
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to human services; increasing payment rates for nonemergency medical transportation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2021 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 17.

AI Summary

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to increase payment rates for nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services. The bill raises the base rate and per-mile rate for various NEMT modes, including unassisted transport, assisted transport, lift-equipped/ramp transport, protected transport, and stretcher transport. The bill also establishes higher reimbursement rates for NEMT services provided in rural and super-rural areas. These changes are intended to ensure adequate access to NEMT services for Minnesota health care program beneficiaries who need transportation to obtain covered medical services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Committee on Human Services Reform Finance and Policy (13:00 3/15/2022 Room 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.) (on 03/15/2022)

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