Bill > SF2896

This bill modifies nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) provisions in Minnesota's medical assistance program, making several key changes that will take effect July 1, 2026, for fee-for-service and January 1, 2027, for prepaid medical assistance. The bill updates how transportation services are administered, reimbursed, and managed, including requiring the commissioner to contract statewide or regionally for NEMT program administration. It maintains existing transportation modes like client reimbursement, volunteer transport, and various levels of assisted transportation, while preserving specific reimbursement rates and adjustments (such as mileage and base rates for different transportation types). The bill also establishes new provisions for transportation providers, including requirements for route directness, trip logging, and compliance with operating standards. Importantly, the legislation repeals several existing subdivisions related to broker dispatching and administrative structures, signaling a streamlined approach to managing medical transportation services. The changes aim to improve efficiency, control costs, and ensure appropriate transportation access for medical assistance beneficiaries while maintaining flexibility in service delivery.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2896&ssn=0&y=2025