HF672 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Medical assistance hospice service coverage expanded to include room and board.
Related bill: SF272
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill aims to expand the medical assistance coverage for hospice care in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill proposes changes to include room and board costs for hospice care services in community-based settings, provided these costs are not covered by other statutes. Additionally, the bill stipulates that individuals under 21 years old opting for hospice services will still be eligible for medical treatments related to their terminal condition without waiving their hospice care benefits. The bill has been introduced and assigned to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy for further consideration.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Includes room and board expenses for hospice services in community-based settings."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill expands medical assistance hospice service coverage under section 256B.0625, subdivision 22.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies that hospice respite and end-of-life care are not covered under hospice care services in this subdivision."
]
},
"citation": "256B.0625"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Refers to the federal regulation authorizing medical assistance coverage for hospice care services.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "Public Law 99-272, section 9505"
}
]