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MN SF4301

MN SF4301
Rebasing of dental payment under medical assistance and MinnesotaCare requirement


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Introduced
03/28/2022
In Committee
03/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to human services; requiring rebasing of dental payment rates under medical assistance and MinnesotaCare; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 256B.76, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services to rebase (recalculate) payment rates for dental services under the state's Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and MinnesotaCare programs every three years. The initial rebasing must not exceed the total amount spent using the previous payment methods, adjusted for changes in the Medical Economic Index (MEI). Subsequent rebasings must also not exceed the previous total amount, adjusted for MEI changes. This requirement does not apply to federally qualified health centers, rural health centers, state-operated dental clinics, or Indian health centers.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy (on 03/28/2022)

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