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MN Stat § 256L.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256L — Minnesotacare|Section 256L.01 — Definitions.

256L.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings given them. Subd. 1a. Child. "Child" means an individual under 21 years of age. Subd. 1b. Affordable Care Act. "Affordable Care Act" means the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, as amended, including the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Public Law 111-152, and any amendments to, and any federal guidance or regulations issued under, these acts. Subd. 2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services. Subd. 3. Eligible providers. "Eligible providers" means those health care providers who provide covered health services to medical assistance recipients under rules established by the commissioner for that program. Subd. 3a. Family. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d), "family" has the meaning given for family and family size as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 26, section 1.36B-1. (b) The term includes children who are temporarily absent from the household in settings such as schools, camps, or parenting time with noncustodial parents. (c) For an individual who does not expect to file a federal tax return and does not expect to be claimed as a dependent for the applicable tax year, "family" has the meaning given in Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.603(f)(3). (d) For a married couple, "family" has the meaning given in Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.603(f)(4). Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 2009 c 173 art 3 s 26] Subd. 4a.  [Repealed, 2013 c 108 art 1 s 68] Subd. 5. Income. "Income" has the meaning given for modified adjusted gross income, as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 26, section 1.36B-1, and means a household's projected annual income for the applicable tax year. Subd. 6. MNsure. "MNsure" means the state health benefit exchange as defined in section 62V.02. Subd. 7. Participating entity. "Participating entity" means a health carrier as defined in section 62A.01, subdivision 2; a county-based purchasing plan established under section 256B.692; an accountable care organization or other entity operating a health care delivery systems demonstration project authorized under section 256B.0755; an entity operating a county integrated health care delivery network pilot project authorized under section 256B.0756; or a network of health care providers established to offer services under MinnesotaCare. History:  1986 c 444; 1987 c 403 art 2 s 63; 1988 c 689 art 2 s 137; 1989 c 282 art 3 s 33; 1990 c 568 art 3 s 14; 1992 c 549 art 4 s 2,19; 1993 c 345 art 9 s 1; 1998 c 407 art 5 s 7; 2000 c 444 art 2 s 5; 2002 c 374 art 10 s 13; 2005 c 98 art 2 s 15; 1Sp2005 c 4 art 8 s 55,56; 2007 c 147 art 5 s 18,19; 2009 c 173 art 3 s 18; 2013 c 108 art 1 s 28-32,67; 2015 c 71 art 11 s 46,47; 2016 c 189 art 19 s 20,21; 2021 c 30 art 1 s 19
MN Stat § 256L.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256L — Minnesotacare|Section 256L.06 — Premium Administration.

256L.06 PREMIUM ADMINISTRATION. Subdivision 1.  [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 5 s 48] Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 5 s 48] Subd. 3. Commissioner's duties and payment. (a) Premiums are dedicated to the commissioner for MinnesotaCare. (b) The commissioner shall develop and implement procedures to: (1) require enrollees to report changes in income; (2) adjust sliding scale premium payments, based upon both increases and decreases in enrollee income, at the time the change in income is reported; and (3) disenroll enrollees from MinnesotaCare for failure to pay required premiums. Failure to pay includes payment with a dishonored check, a returned automatic bank withdrawal, or a refused credit card or debit card payment. The commissioner may demand a guaranteed form of payment, including a cashier's check or a money order, as the only means to replace a dishonored, returned, or refused payment. (c) Premiums are calculated on a calendar month basis and may be paid on a monthly, quarterly, or semiannual basis, with the first payment due upon notice from the commissioner of the premium amount required. The commissioner shall inform applicants and enrollees of these premium payment options. Premium payment is required before enrollment is complete and to maintain eligibility in MinnesotaCare. Premium payments received before noon are credited the same day. Premium payments received after noon are credited on the next working day. (d) Nonpayment of the premium will result in disenrollment from the plan effective for the calendar month following the month for which the premium was due. Persons disenrolled for nonpayment may not reenroll prior to the first day of the month following the payment of an amount equal to two months' premiums. (e) The commissioner shall forgive the past-due premium for persons disenrolled under paragraph (d) prior to issuing a premium invoice for the fourth month following disenrollment. History:  1986 c 444; 1987 c 403 art 2 s 63; 1988 c 689 art 2 s 137; 1989 c 282 art 3 s 35; 1992 c 549 art 4 s 7,19; 1993 c 247 art 4 s 7; 1993 c 345 art 9 s 7; 1994 c 625 art 13 s 4; 1995 c 234 art 8 s 56; 1998 c 407 art 5 s 32; 1999 c 245 art 4 s 97; 1Sp2001 c 9 art 2 s 62; 2002 c 277 s 29; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 113; 1Sp2003 c 14 art 12 s 77; 1Sp2005 c 4 art 8 s 68; 2008 c 358 art 3 s 9; 1Sp2011 c 9 art 6 s 97; 2013 c 108 art 1 s 53; 2015 c 71 art 11 s 55; 2016 c 189 art 19 s 26
MN Stat § 256L.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256L — Minnesotacare|Section 256L.10 — Appeals.

256L.10 APPEALS. If the commissioner suspends, reduces, or terminates eligibility for the MinnesotaCare program, or services provided under the MinnesotaCare program, the commissioner must provide notification according to the laws and rules governing the medical assistance program. A MinnesotaCare program applicant or enrollee aggrieved by a determination of the commissioner has the right to appeal the determination according to section 256.045. History:  1986 c 444; 1991 c 292 art 4 s 17; 1992 c 549 art 4 s 11,19; 1993 c 247 art 4 s 11; 1994 c 625 art 8 s 72
MN Stat § 256L.18 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256L — Minnesotacare|Section 256L.18 — Penalties.

256L.18 PENALTIES. Whoever obtains or attempts to obtain, or aids or abets any person to obtain by means of a willfully false statement or representation, or by the intentional withholding or concealment of a material fact, or by impersonation, or other fraudulent device: (1) benefits under the MinnesotaCare program to which the person is not entitled; or (2) benefits under the MinnesotaCare program greater than that to which the person is reasonably entitled; shall be considered to have violated section 256.98, and shall be subject to both the criminal and civil penalties provided under that section. History:   1997 c 225 art 1 s 18
MN Stat § 256M.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.01 — Citation.

256M.01 CITATION. Sections 256M.01 to 256M.80 may be cited as the "Vulnerable Children and Adults Act." This act establishes a fund to address the needs of vulnerable children and adults within each county in accordance with a service plan entered into by the board of county commissioners of each county and the commissioner. History:  1Sp2003 c 14 art 11 s 1; 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 20
MN Stat § 256M.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.10 — Definitions.

256M.10 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 256M.01 to 256M.80, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Vulnerable children and adults services. (a) "Vulnerable children and adults services" means services provided or arranged for by county boards for vulnerable children under chapters 260C and 260E, and adults under section 626.557 who experience dependency, abuse, or neglect, as well as services for family members to support those individuals. These services may be provided by professionals or nonprofessionals, including the person's natural supports in the community. For the purpose of this chapter, "vulnerable children" means children and adolescents. (b) Vulnerable children and adults services do not include services under the public assistance programs known as the Minnesota family investment program, Minnesota supplemental aid, medical assistance, general assistance, MinnesotaCare, or community health services. Subd. 3. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services. Subd. 4. County board. "County board" means the board of county commissioners in each county. Subd. 5.  [Repealed, 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 35] Subd. 6. Human Services Board. "Human Services Board" means a board established under section 402.02; Laws 1974, chapter 293; or Laws 1976, chapter 340. History:  1Sp2003 c 14 art 11 s 2,11; 2005 c 10 art 1 s 58; 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 21; 2016 c 158 art 2 s 111; 1Sp2020 c 2 art 8 s 105
MN Stat § 256M.30 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.30 — Service Plan.

256M.30 SERVICE PLAN. Subdivision 1. Service plan submitted to commissioner. Effective January 1, 2012, each county must have a service plan approved by the commissioner in order to receive funds. Counties may submit multicounty or regional service plans. Plans must be updated as needed to reflect current county policy and procedures regarding requirements and use of funds under this chapter. Subd. 2. Contents. The service plan shall be completed in a form prescribed by the commissioner. The plan must include: (1) a statement of the needs of the vulnerable children and adults who experience the conditions defined in section 256M.10, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), and strengths and resources available in the community to address those needs; (2) strategies the county will pursue to achieve the performance targets. Strategies must include specification of how funds under this section and other community resources will be used to achieve desired performance targets; (3) a description of the county's process to solicit public input and a summary of that input; (4) performance targets on statewide indicators for each county to measure outcomes of vulnerable children and adult's safety, permanency, and well-being. The commissioner shall consult with counties and other stakeholders to develop these indicators and collect baseline data to inform the establishment of individual county performance targets for the 2012-2013 biennium and subsequent years; and (5) a budget for services to be provided with funds under this section. Subd. 3.  [Repealed by amendment, 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 25] Subd. 4. Information. The commissioner shall provide each county with information and technical assistance needed to complete the service plan, including: information on child and adult safety, permanency, and well-being in the county; comparisons with other counties; baseline performance on outcome measures; and promising program practices. Subd. 5. Timelines. The service plan must be submitted to the commissioner by October 15, 2011. Subd. 6. Public comment. The county board must determine how citizens in the county will participate in the development of the service plan and provide opportunities for such participation. The county must allow a period of no less than 30 days prior to the submission of the plan to the commissioner to solicit comments from the public on the contents of the plan. Subd. 7. Commissioner's responsibilities. The commissioner must inform the county if the service plan has been approved. If the service plan is not approved, the commissioner must inform the county of any revisions needed for approval. History:  1Sp2003 c 14 art 11 s 4; 2005 c 98 art 3 s 20; 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 25
MN Stat § 256M.40 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.40 — Grant Allocation.

256M.40 GRANT ALLOCATION. Subdivision 1. Formula. The commissioner shall allocate state funds appropriated under this chapter to each county board on a calendar year basis in an amount determined according to the formula in paragraphs (a) to (e). (a) For calendar years 2011 and 2012, the commissioner shall allocate available funds to each county in proportion to that county's share in calendar year 2010. (b) For calendar year 2013 and each calendar year thereafter, the commissioner shall allocate available funds to each county as follows: (1) 75 percent must be distributed on the basis of the county share in calendar year 2012; (2) five percent must be distributed on the basis of the number of persons residing in the county as determined by the most recent data of the state demographer; (3) ten percent must be distributed on the basis of the number of vulnerable children that are subjects of reports under chapters 260C and 260E, and in the county as determined by the most recent data of the commissioner; and (4) ten percent must be distributed on the basis of the number of vulnerable adults that are subjects of reports under section 626.557 in the county as determined by the most recent data of the commissioner. (c) The commissioner is precluded from changing the formula under this subdivision or recommending a change to the legislature without public review and input. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1Sp2005 c 4 art 3 s 20] Subd. 3. Payments. Calendar year allocations under subdivision 1 shall be paid to counties on or before July 10 of each year. History:  1Sp2003 c 14 art 11 s 5; 1Sp2005 c 4 art 5 s 14; 2006 c 212 art 1 s 26 subd 7; 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 26; 2013 c 108 art 3 s 34; 1Sp2020 c 2 art 8 s 106
MN Stat § 256M.41 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.41 — Child Protection Grant Allocation.

256M.41 CHILD PROTECTION GRANT ALLOCATION. Subdivision 1. Formula for county staffing funds. (a) The commissioner shall allocate state funds appropriated under this section to each county board on a calendar year basis in an amount determined according to the following formula: (1) 50 percent must be distributed on the basis of the child population residing in the county as determined by the most recent data of the state demographer; (2) 25 percent must be distributed on the basis of the number of screened-in reports of child maltreatment under chapter 260E, and in the county as determined by the most recent data of the commissioner; and (3) 25 percent must be distributed on the basis of the number of open child protection case management cases in the county as determined by the most recent data of the commissioner. (b) Notwithstanding this subdivision, no county shall be awarded an allocation of less than $75,000. Subd. 2. Prohibition on supplanting existing funds. Funds received under this section must be used to address staffing for child protection or expand child protection services. Funds must not be used to supplant current county expenditures for these purposes. Subd. 3. Payments. The commissioner shall make payments under this section to each county on or before July 10 of each year. Subd. 4. County performance on child protection measures. The commissioner shall set child protection measures and standards. The commissioner shall require an underperforming county to demonstrate that the county designated sufficient funds and implemented a reasonable strategy to improve child protection performance, including the provision of a performance improvement plan and additional remedies identified by the commissioner. The commissioner may redirect up to 20 percent of a county's funds under this section toward the performance improvement plan. Sanctions under section 256M.20, subdivision 3, related to noncompliance with federal performance standards also apply. History:  2015 c 71 art 1 s 46; 1Sp2019 c 9 art 1 s 21,22; 1Sp2020 c 2 art 8 s 107
MN Stat § 256M.42 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.42 — Adult Protection Grant Allocations.

256M.42 ADULT PROTECTION GRANT ALLOCATIONS. Subdivision 1. Formula. (a) The commissioner shall allocate state money appropriated under this section to each county board and tribal government approved by the commissioner to assume county agency duties for adult protective services or as a lead investigative agency under section 626.557 on an annual basis in an amount determined according to the following formula: (1) 25 percent must be allocated on the basis of the number of reports of suspected vulnerable adult maltreatment under sections 626.557 and 626.5572, when the county or tribe is responsible as determined by the most recent data of the commissioner; and (2) 75 percent must be allocated on the basis of the number of screened-in reports for adult protective services or vulnerable adult maltreatment investigations under sections 626.557 and 626.5572, when the county or tribe is responsible as determined by the most recent data of the commissioner. (b) The commissioner is precluded from changing the formula under this subdivision or recommending a change to the legislature without public review and input. Subd. 2. Payment. The commissioner shall make allocations for the state fiscal year starting July 1, 2019, and to each county board or tribal government on or before October 10, 2019. The commissioner shall make allocations under subdivision 1 to each county board or tribal government each year thereafter on or before July 10. Subd. 3. Prohibition on supplanting existing money. Money received under this section must be used for staffing for protection of vulnerable adults or to expand adult protective services. Money must not be used to supplant current county or tribe expenditures for these purposes. History:   2019 c 60 art 4 s 30
MN Stat § 256M.50 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.50 — Federal Grant Allocation.

256M.50 FEDERAL GRANT ALLOCATION. In federal fiscal year 2012 and subsequent years, money for social services received from the federal government to reimburse counties for social service expenditures according to title XX of the Social Security Act shall be allocated to each county according to section 256M.40, except for funds allocated for administrative purposes and migrant day care. Title XX funds must not be used for any expenditures prohibited by section 2005 of the Social Security Act and all federal certification requirements under title XX must be met by counties receiving title XX funds under this chapter. History:  1Sp2003 c 14 art 11 s 6; 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 27
MN Stat § 256M.60 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.60 — Duties Of County Boards.

256M.60 DUTIES OF COUNTY BOARDS. Subdivision 1. Responsibilities. The county board of each county shall be responsible for administration and funding of services as defined in section 256M.10, subdivision 1. Each county board shall singly or in combination with other county boards use funds available to the county under Laws 2003, First Special Session chapter 14, to carry out these responsibilities. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 35] Subd. 3. Reports. The county board shall provide necessary reports and data as required by the commissioner. Subd. 4. Contracts for services. The county board may contract with a human services board, a multicounty board established by a joint powers agreement, other political subdivisions, a children's mental health collaborative, a family services collaborative, or private organizations in discharging its duties. Subd. 5. Exemption from liability. The state of Minnesota, the county boards, or the agencies acting on behalf of the county boards in the implementation and administration of children and community services shall not be liable for damages, injuries, or liabilities sustained through the purchase of services by the individual, the individual's family, or the authorized representative under this section. Subd. 6. Fees for services. The county board may establish a schedule of fees based upon clients' ability to pay to be charged to recipients of children and community services. Payment, in whole or in part, for services may be accepted from any person except that no fee may be charged to persons or families whose adjusted gross household income is below the federal poverty level. When services are provided to any person, including a recipient of aids administered by the federal, state, or county government, payment of any charges due may be billed to and accepted from a public assistance agency or from any public or private corporation. History:  1Sp2003 c 14 art 11 s 7; 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 28
MN Stat § 256M.70 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.70 — Fiscal Limitations.

256M.70 FISCAL LIMITATIONS. Subdivision 1.  [Repealed, 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 35] Subd. 2. Identification of services to be provided. If a county has made reasonable efforts to provide services according to the service plan under section 256M.30, but funds appropriated for purposes of sections 256M.01 to 256M.80 are insufficient, then the county may limit services that do not meet the following criteria while giving the highest funding priority to clauses (1) and (2): (1) services needed to protect individuals from maltreatment, abuse, and neglect; (2) emergency and crisis services needed to protect clients from physical, emotional, or psychological harm; (3) services that maintain a person in the person's home or least restrictive setting; (4) assessment of persons applying for services and referral to appropriate services when necessary; and (5) public guardianship services. Subd. 3. Denial, reduction, or termination of services due to fiscal limitations. Before a county denies, reduces, or terminates services to an individual due to fiscal limitations, the county must meet the requirements in this section. The county must notify the individual and the individual's guardian in writing of the reason for the denial, reduction, or termination of services and must inform the individual and the individual's guardian in writing that the county will, upon request, meet to discuss alternatives before services are terminated or reduced. History:  1Sp2003 c 14 art 11 s 8; 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 29
MN Stat § 256M.80 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 256M — Vulnerable Children And Adults|Section 256M.80 — Program Evaluation.

256M.80 PROGRAM EVALUATION. Subdivision 1. County evaluation. Each county shall submit to the commissioner data from the past calendar year on the outcomes and performance indicators in the service plan. The commissioner shall prescribe standard methods to be used by the counties in providing the data. The data shall be submitted no later than March 1 of each year. Subd. 2. Statewide evaluation. Six months after the end of the first full calendar year and annually thereafter, the commissioner shall make public the counties' progress in improving the outcomes of vulnerable children and adults related to safety, permanency, and well-being. History:  1Sp2003 c 14 art 11 s 9; 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 30