Authorizes state-funded medical assistance and MinnesotaCare for inmates in county jails in Minnesota.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow inmates in county jails to be eligible for state-funded medical assistance and MinnesotaCare, provided they meet other eligibility requirements. It specifies that inmates charged with a crime and incarcerated for less than 12 months will have their medical assistance eligibility suspended until release, with automatic reinstatement upon release. The bill also outlines payment rates for medical services provided to inmates, including subrogation rights for counties when inmates have health insurance.

Authorizes state-funded medical assistance and MinnesotaCare for inmates in county jails in Minnesota.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow inmates in county jails to be eligible for state-funded medical assistance and MinnesotaCare, provided they meet other eligibility requirements. It specifies that inmates charged with a crime and incarcerated for less than 12 months will have their medical assistance eligibility suspended until release, with automatic reinstatement upon release. The bill also outlines payment rates for medical services provided to inmates, including subrogation rights for counties when inmates have health insurance.