HF1502

This bill establishes a presumptive disability determination process for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) eligibility in Minnesota. It amends various sections of the Minnesota Statutes (2024) related to human services and eligibility criteria.

Key Provisions:

• Creates a presumptive disability determination process so individuals can receive Medical Assistance (MA) benefits while awaiting a final disability determination.
• Modifies eligibility rules for aged, blind, and disabled persons, aligning certain criteria with the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
• Requires applicants who are not automatically categorized as aged or blind and who have not received a disability determination from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to be referred to the State Medical Review Team (SMRT) for an evaluation.
• Amends multiple sections of Minnesota law to streamline the eligibility process and ensure faster access to Medical Assistance for individuals likely to be found disabled.

The bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives (Session: 94th, Year: 2025) and referred to the Committee on Human Services Finance and Policy for further consideration.