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HF894 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Undocumented noncitizens made ineligible for MinnesotaCare.

Related bill: SF284

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The legislative bill H.F. No., authored by Knudsen, Joy, Davis, Altendorf, Stier, and others, proposes to change the eligibility criteria for MinnesotaCare, a healthcare program in Minnesota. The proposed amendment specifically states that undocumented noncitizens will be ineligible for MinnesotaCare benefits.

Key points of the amendment: 1. Eligibility Restricted: Only U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawfully present noncitizens will be eligible for MinnesotaCare. 2. Definition of Undocumented Noncitizens: It defines undocumented noncitizens as individuals residing in the U.S. without the approval of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 3. Documentation for Families: Families with children who are U.S. citizens or nationals must provide satisfactory documentary evidence of their citizenship or nationality as per the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.

The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256L.04, subdivision 10, reflecting these changes and stipulating that while certain lawfully present individuals and families would not be eligible for medical assistance due to their immigration status, they may still qualify for emergency medical assistance under specific conditions.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds a definition clarifying that undocumented noncitizens are ineligible for MinnesotaCare."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous language allowing exceptions for undocumented noncitizens."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies eligibility requirements for MinnesotaCare under section 256L.04 by restricting access based on citizenship status.",
      "modified": [
        "Expands eligibility specifics for families with children who are citizens."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256L.04"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies conditions under which lawfully present noncitizens can access emergency medical assistance."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is referenced regarding emergency medical assistance for non-citizens.",
      "modified": [
        "Eligibility conditions aligned with federal poverty guidelines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.06"
  }
]

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