Minnesota bill SF93 allows direct support professionals to access MinnesotaCare and appropriates funds for coverage.

Minnesota bill SF93 amends the Minnesota Statutes to allow direct support professionals to access MinnesotaCare. Eligible individuals must work 20 hours per week providing direct support services. Households with income at or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines and providing direct support services qualify for MinnesotaCare without federal participation. Eligible individuals pay a monthly premium of $80, except for children under 21. Funds are appropriated from the health care access fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover these services.

Minnesota bill SF93 allows direct support professionals to access MinnesotaCare and appropriates funds for coverage.

Minnesota bill SF93 amends the Minnesota Statutes to allow direct support professionals to access MinnesotaCare. Eligible individuals must work 20 hours per week providing direct support services. Households with income at or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines and providing direct support services qualify for MinnesotaCare without federal participation. Eligible individuals pay a monthly premium of $80, except for children under 21. Funds are appropriated from the health care access fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover these services.