1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; certifying foster children's eligibility for medical 
1.3 	assistance until age 21;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256B.055, 
1.4 	by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256B.055, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 2a.Foster children to age 21. Foster children for whom the Department 
1.9 	of Human Services or counties have custody and financial responsibility on their 18th 
1.10 	birthday must be enrolled in medical assistance without application and must be certified 
1.11 	eligible for medical assistance by the Department of Human Services until their 21st 
1.12 	birthday. Once certified eligible, reapplication is not required.