SF 2995 (see companion bill HF 2930)
Omnibus health finance bill: This article makes changes in the operation of the medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs. Areas addressed by the article include, but are not limited to: hospital reimbursement, covered services, the Drug Formulary Committee, value-based drug purchasing, managed care withholds, dental rebasing, and telehealth and audio-only communication.
SF 3153 (see companion bill HF 2990)
Transitional cost-sharing reduction, premium subsidy, small employer public option, and transitional health care credit established; MinnesotaCare eligibility expanded; premium scale modified; and recommendations for alternative delivery and payment system required.
HF 1677 (see companion bill SF 1491)
This bill amends statutes governing health plan network adequacy, credentialing of health care providers by health plan companies, and health plan coverage of mental health and chemical dependency services. It also requires the commissioner of health to study and develop recommendations on other ways to determine geographic accessibility of health care providers and adequacy of health care provider networks.
SF 1491 (see companion bill HF 1677)
This bill amends statutes governing health plan network adequacy, credentialing of health care providers by health plan companies, and health plan coverage of mental health and chemical dependency services. It also requires the commissioner of health to study and develop recommendations on other ways to determine geographic accessibility of health care providers and adequacy of health care provider networks.
HF 693 (see companion bill SF 2664)
This bill directs the commissioner of human services to establish a direct provider payment system for medical assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare, to be implemented beginning January 1, 2026. The bill requires the commissioner to reimburse providers directly at a base rate, and also provides supplemental payments for care coordination and other services, and grants to providers for outreach. The bill requires the commissioner to terminate managed care contracts by December 31, 2025, except that the commissioner may continue to contract with county-based purchasing plans and county-owned and operated health maintenance organizations (HMOs). The bill [...]
SF 2664 (see companion bill HF 693)
This bill directs the commissioner of human services to establish a direct provider payment system for medical assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare, to be implemented beginning January 1, 2026. The bill requires the commissioner to reimburse providers directly at a base rate, and also provides supplemental payments for care coordination and other services, and grants to providers for outreach. The bill requires the commissioner to terminate managed care contracts by December 31, 2025, except that the commissioner may continue to contract with county-based purchasing plans and county-owned and operated health maintenance organizations (HMOs). The bill [...]