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

3. MHCP Application Forms

4. MHCP Application Submission

5. MHCP Date of Application

6. MHCP Processing Period

7. MHCP Retroactive Eligibility

8. MHCP Signature

9. MHCP Applications for Incarcerated Individuals Preparing for Release

10. MHCP Rights and Responsibilities

11. MHCP Rights

    1. MHCP Appeals

    2. MHCP Authorized Representative

    3. MHCP Civil Rights

    4. MHCP Data Privacy

    5. MHCP Notices

12. MHCP Responsibilities

    1. MHCP Change in Circumstances

    2. MHCP Cooperation

    3. MHCP Fraud

    4. MHCP Inconsistent Information

    5. MHCP Overpayments

13. MHCP State Residency

14. MHCP Interstate Residency Agreements

15. MHCP State Residency for Adoption Assistance and Foster Care

16. MHCP State Residency for People in an Institution

17. MHCP Temporary Absence

18. MHCP Mandatory Verifications

19. MHCP Health Care Delivery