Minnesota HF4720 establishes medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services and creates a task force to recommend.

Minnesota HF4720 amends state statutes to establish medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services. The bill mandates the creation of a task force to develop recommendations on defining these services, community-identified health priorities, provider capacity, and implementation feasibility. The commissioner must submit these recommendations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for necessary waivers and state plan amendments. Effective January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval, medical assistance will cover these services.

Minnesota HF4720 establishes medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services and creates a task force to recommend.

Minnesota HF4720 amends state statutes to establish medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services. The bill mandates the creation of a task force to develop recommendations on defining these services, community-identified health priorities, provider capacity, and implementation feasibility. The commissioner must submit these recommendations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for necessary waivers and state plan amendments. Effective January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval, medical assistance will cover these services.