Establishes medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services in Minnesota.

The bill mandates the establishment of medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services in Minnesota. It requires the commissioner of human services to submit necessary waivers and state plan amendments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The commissioner must consult with a newly established advisory task force, community leaders, and other stakeholders before submitting these waivers and amendments. The task force will develop recommendations on community health priorities, provider capacity, implementation, and provider qualifications.

Establishes medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services in Minnesota.

The bill mandates the establishment of medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services in Minnesota. It requires the commissioner of human services to submit necessary waivers and state plan amendments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The commissioner must consult with a newly established advisory task force, community leaders, and other stakeholders before submitting these waivers and amendments. The task force will develop recommendations on community health priorities, provider capacity, implementation, and provider qualifications.