Bill > HF1937

This bill establishes the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as a comprehensive service delivery system for elderly individuals in Minnesota. The bill defines PACE as a program authorized under federal law that provides an integrated array of medical and non-medical services primarily delivered in outpatient settings, with the goal of enhancing quality of life, reducing healthcare costs, and maintaining enrollees in their community as an alternative to long-term institutionalization. The legislation requires the commissioner of human services to develop a competitive bidding process to select PACE organizations, with a target implementation date of January 1, 2027. Eligible participants must be screened and meet specific criteria, and while enrollment is voluntary, participants who join PACE will not be eligible for other Medicare, medical assistance, or MinnesotaCare programs. The bill mandates that PACE organizations must be non-profit entities, assume financial risk for all enrollee services, and operate under strict contractual requirements with both the state and federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for developing payment methodologies, establishing performance standards, and ensuring comprehensive, coordinated care that links social and health services for elderly participants.

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