1 Minnesota Health Care Programs

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) administers a number of Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP). These programs include MinnesotaCare, Medicare Savings Programs, the Minnesota Family Planning Program and many types of Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This chapter provides policy information on topics that apply to all MHCPs.

MNsure administers eligibility policy for advance premium tax credits, cost sharing reductions and qualified health plans. Eligibility policy related to these programs is available from MNsure.

Topics covered in this chapter are:

1. MHCP Overview

2. MHCP Applications

   1. MHCP Application Forms

   2. MHCP Application Submission

   3. MHCP Date of Application

   4. MHCP Processing Period

   5. MHCP Retroactive Eligibility

   6. MHCP Signature

   7. MHCP Applications for Incarcerated Individuals Preparing for Release

3. MHCP Rights and Responsibilities

   1. MHCP Rights

      1. MHCP Appeals

      2. MHCP Authorized Representative

      3. MHCP Civil Rights

      4. MHCP Data Privacy

      5. MHCP Notices

   2. MHCP Responsibilities

      1. MHCP Change in Circumstances

      2. MHCP Cooperation

      3. MHCP Fraud

      4. MHCP Inconsistent Information

      5. MHCP Overpayments

4. MHCP State Residency

   1. MHCP Interstate Residency Agreements

   2. MHCP State Residency for Adoption Assistance and Foster Care

   3. MHCP State Residency for People in an Institution

   4. MHCP Temporary Absence

5. MHCP Mandatory Verifications

6. MHCP Health Care Delivery

Published:  June 1, 2016

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