Bill > HF1675

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add phototherapy lights to the list of individually priced medical supplies and durable medical equipment, effective July 1, 2015. Individually priced items are medical supplies or equipment that are not subject to volume purchase contracts and are priced on a case-by-case basis. The bill is part of a broader statute governing reimbursement rates for medical services under Medical Assistance (Minnesota's Medicaid program), which includes various provisions for payment reductions and increases for different types of medical services and equipment over several years. By specifically adding phototherapy lights to the list of individually priced items, the bill ensures that these medical devices will be reimbursed based on their specific characteristics and costs, rather than being subject to a standardized pricing mechanism. This change could potentially provide more accurate reimbursement for these specialized medical devices, which are often used to treat conditions like jaundice in newborns or certain skin disorders.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1675&ssn=0&y=2025