Minnesota HF3439 modifies eligibility for medical assistance and expedites disability determinations for specific high-risk groups.

Minnesota HF3439 amends state statutes to modify eligibility for medical assistance and establish an expedited disability determination process for high-risk groups. The bill requires hospitals to complete medical assistance applications and assist patients with necessary documentation. The commissioner must designate staff to handle cases involving individuals needing home and community-based services, those with life-threatening conditions, individuals on the Social Security Administration's Compassionate Allowance List, children under two with rare diseases, and those at risk of losing.

Minnesota HF3439 modifies eligibility for medical assistance and expedites disability determinations for specific high-risk groups.

Minnesota HF3439 amends state statutes to modify eligibility for medical assistance and establish an expedited disability determination process for high-risk groups. The bill requires hospitals to complete medical assistance applications and assist patients with necessary documentation. The commissioner must designate staff to handle cases involving individuals needing home and community-based services, those with life-threatening conditions, individuals on the Social Security Administration's Compassionate Allowance List, children under two with rare diseases, and those at risk of losing.