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HF 3634

List of services subject to electronic visit verification expanded.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brion Curran and 8 co-sponsors

The bill expands EVV to cover more home- and community-based services, requiring documented date, time, location, service type, provider, and audit data.

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Bill Summary · HF 3634

Bill Summary: HF 3634 (Minnesota 2025-2026)

Title

List of services subject to electronic visit verification expanded.

Purpose and Intent

HF 3634 aims to expand the range of services that require electronic visit verification (EVV) in Minnesota. EVV is a system used to verify that healthcare and waiver services are delivered to eligible recipients at approved locations and times. The bill seeks to broaden the scope of services covered by EVV, ensuring improved accountability, fraud prevention, and accuracy in service delivery and billing.

Key Provisions and Changes (Provisions as Draft)

  • Expansion of EVV Scope: The bill expands the list of services that must use EVV. While the exact service categories are not enumerated in the summary, the intent is to include additional home- and community-based services or other supportive services that are delivered to Minnesotans under state-funded programs.
  • Verification Requirements: Providers delivering expanded EVV-covered services would be required to use an EVV system to document:
    • The date and time of service delivery
    • The location where the service occurred
    • The type of service performed
    • The caregiver delivering the service (or the individual providing the service)
    • Verification data suitable for audit and payment processing
  • Compliance and Standards: The bill would likely impose standards for EVV data integrity, privacy, and interoperability with state payment systems, consistent with or similar to federal EVV requirements (e.g., those tied to Medicaid under the 21st Century Cures Act) and Minnesota’s existing program requirements.
  • Implementation Timeline: The bill would establish a phased timeline for implementing EVV expansion, including deadlines for providers to adopt EVV technologies, training requirements, and potential interim reporting or waivers. Specific dates are not provided in the summary.
  • Enforcement and Penalties: Provisions may include enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance, such as corrective action plans, withholding of payments, or other remedies. The summary does not specify exact penalties.
  • Administrative Oversight: Likely responsibilities for the Department of Human Services (DHS) or a related state agency to administer, monitor, and audit EVV compliance and to provide guidance to providers.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Providers of Expanded EVV-Covered Services: Home health agencies, personal care providers, and other organizations delivering supported services to Minnesotans would need to implement or upgrade EVV systems to document service delivery.
  • Recipients/Clients: Individuals receiving expanded EVV-covered services would have increased assurance that services are delivered as scheduled and billed accurately.
  • State Agencies: DHS or equivalent agency responsible for program administration, compliance monitoring, data collection, and auditing to ensure EVV data integrity and proper payment processes.

Timeline and Procedural Details

  • Introduction and First Reading: February 23, 2026
  • Author/Co-Sponsors: Primary sponsor and several co-sponsors added (notably David Gottfried and others) by March 5, 2026.
  • Next Steps: Bill would move through committee (Human Services Finance and Policy) with potential amendments, hearings, and eventual floor votes. Final adoption would depend on committee actions, floor votes, and gubernatorial signature as per Minnesota legislative process.

Practical Implications

  • Administrative Burden: Providers will need to invest in EVV technology, train staff, and adjust billing workflows.
  • Cost Considerations: Potential costs for EVV systems and maintenance may be offset by improved billing accuracy and reduced claim denials.
  • Quality and Oversight: Expanded EVV could strengthen program integrity, improve service delivery data, and support oversight by the state.

This summary captures the bill’s core aim to broaden EVV coverage and the associated implications for providers, recipients, and state administration. If you have the actual text or committee amendments, I can provide a more precise item-by-item analysis of all provisions and implementation dates.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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