Bill > HF894

This bill amends Minnesota's MinnesotaCare program by explicitly prohibiting undocumented noncitizens from receiving health care coverage. The legislation modifies existing state law to clarify that MinnesotaCare eligibility is now strictly limited to United States citizens, nationals, and lawfully present noncitizens, as defined by federal regulations. An undocumented noncitizen is specifically defined as an individual residing in the United States without approval from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The bill removes previous language that allowed for emergency medical assistance for individuals ineligible for medical assistance due to immigration status, effectively narrowing the scope of healthcare access for undocumented residents. Families with citizen children will still be required to provide documentary evidence of citizenship, consistent with federal requirements. The changes will take effect the day after the bill's final enactment, immediately impacting healthcare eligibility for undocumented immigrants in Minnesota.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0894&ssn=0&y=2025