*** The Health Care Programs Manual (HCPM) has been replaced by the Minnesota Health Care Programs Eligibility Policy Manual (EPM) as of June 1, 2016. Please refer to the EPM for current health care program policy information. ***

Manual Letter #70

This manual letter lists new and revised material for the Health Care Programs Manual (HCPM). Unless otherwise noted, new and revised instructions are effective November 1, 2014.

Manual Letter #70 updates policy to reflect that an incarcerated individual's gate money does not count as earned income. Disregard this income when processing a new application from an incarcerated individual.

Chapter 7 - Applications

Updates policy related to an incarcerated individual's income.

Chapter 7 - Applications

l  Section 07.15.15 - Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) and Incarcerated Individuals

Updates policy to reflect that an incarcerated individual's gate money does not count as earned income. Disregard this income when processing a new application from an incarcerated individual.