as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:14am
A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying provisions related to children aging out of
foster care; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 256B.055, by adding a
subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 256B.055, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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Foster children for whom the commissioner or
county has custody and financial responsibility on their 18th birthdays must be enrolled in
medical assistance upon the completion of an application and must be certified eligible
for medical assistance by the commissioner until their 21st birthdays. Once certified
eligible, reapplication is not required.
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