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This bill aims to expand medical assistance coverage for traditional health care practices provided by Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities, Tribal clinics (known as 638 clinics), and urban Indian organization facilities. By October 1, 2025, the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services must apply for a federal waiver to allow medical assistance to cover these traditional health care practices. The bill specifies that a "qualified provider" must be employed by or under contract with IHS, a 638 Tribal clinic, or a Title V urban Indian organization, and each facility is responsible for ensuring the provider has appropriate training and experience. Reimbursement for these services will be set at the outpatient per-visit rate established by the Indian Health Service, with a limit of one payment per day per medical assistance enrollee. The bill will become effective on January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, and is designed to provide more comprehensive health care options for Native American communities by recognizing and supporting traditional health care practices within the medical assistance program.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2117&ssn=0&y=2025