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This bill aims to ensure better coverage for home care nursing services by prohibiting health plans from imposing quantity limits on these services, meaning there will be no cap on the number of visits or hours covered. It also clarifies that these services must be referred to consistently as "home care nursing services" in all health plan documents, including policies and communications. The bill defines "home care nursing services" as ongoing, individual, and continuous nursing care ordered by a physician or advanced practice provider, delivered by a registered or licensed practical nurse, medically necessary to maintain or restore a patient's health due to medical complexity or the need for sustained skilled nursing, and required for a duration or frequency that cannot be met by less frequent visits. This change is intended to provide more consistent and accessible nursing care in the home for individuals with complex medical needs, with the prohibition on quantity limits taking effect on January 1, 2026, and the definition and naming requirements effective August 1, 2026.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/4502/