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HF 183

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 01/17/2007

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to human services; providing limited medical assistance coverage for
individuals eligible for Medicare Part D; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006,
section 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256B.0625, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 13i. new text end

new text begin Medicare Part D. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding subdivision 13, paragraph (d),
for recipients who are enrolled in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare
Advantage special needs plan, medical assistance covers the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) co-payments which the recipient is responsible for under a Medicare Part D
prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage special needs plan, once the recipient has
paid $12 per month in prescription drug co-payments, in accordance with the requirements
of the plan; and
new text end

new text begin (2) any prescription drug that is not covered by the Medicare Part D prescription
drug plan or Medicare Advantage special needs plan in which the recipient is enrolled
but only after a determination has been made by the Board on Aging that the recipient is
enrolled in the plan that provides the most comprehensive prescription drug coverage in
terms of the recipient's prescription drug needs.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding subdivision 13, paragraph (d), for recipients who are eligible for
Medicare Part D but who are awaiting enrollment into a Medicare Part D prescription drug
plan or Medicare Advantage special needs plan, medical assistance covers prescription
drugs as required under subdivision 13, paragraph (a), for a period of 60 days beginning
the date the Medicare Part D application was submitted.
new text end

new text begin (c) Medical assistance coverage under paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements of subdivisions 13 to 13h.
new text end