Bill > HF96

This bill amends Minnesota's medical assistance (Medicaid) program to require coverage of home birth services under specific conditions. The bill defines home birth services as comprehensive care including prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum services. To qualify for coverage, the birth must be performed by an eligible provider such as a certified professional midwife, certified nurse-midwife, physician, certified nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The patient must be deemed a low-risk individual with a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy and anticipated birth, as determined by professional health care criteria. The patient must also sign a consent form acknowledging the risks and benefits of home birth, have sufficient prenatal care documentation, and have a transfer plan to a hospital if complications arise. The bill specifies that professional services will be reimbursed at 100% of the physician rate, and facility services will be paid at 70% of the statewide average hospital rate for an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. If the patient is transferred to a hospital before delivery, the facility service payment will be capped at 15% of the average hospital rate. This legislation aims to expand medical assistance coverage and provide more birthing options for low-risk patients.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0096&ssn=0&y=2025