Medical Assistance for People Who Are Incarcerated
2.5.5.4.1 Health Care Delivery
Medical Assistance (MA) enrollees who are incarcerated are generally excluded from managed care enrollment. Medical services are provided via fee-for-service.
Fee-for-Service
Fee-for-service is a method of payment where the medical provider bills the Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) for specific, individual services. Enrollees must use a medical provider enrolled with MHCP, except in special circumstances. A directory of enrolled providers is available online.
Covered Services
MA only covers services received while the person who is incarcerated is in an inpatient in a hospital.
Legal Citations
Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.1009
Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.1010
Minnesota Rules, part 9505.0050
Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.055, subdivision 14