Minnesota SF272 expands medical assistance hospice service coverage to include room and board for community-based settings.

Minnesota SF272 amends the state's medical assistance hospice service coverage to include room and board expenses for individuals receiving hospice care in a community-based setting. This bill also ensures that individuals aged 21 or under who choose hospice services do not lose coverage for related treatments of their terminal illness. The changes apply to hospice care services under Public Law 99-272, section 9505, as authorized by rule.

Minnesota SF272 expands medical assistance hospice service coverage to include room and board for community-based settings.

Minnesota SF272 amends the state's medical assistance hospice service coverage to include room and board expenses for individuals receiving hospice care in a community-based setting. This bill also ensures that individuals aged 21 or under who choose hospice services do not lose coverage for related treatments of their terminal illness. The changes apply to hospice care services under Public Law 99-272, section 9505, as authorized by rule.