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Bill Summary · HF 36

Summary of HF 36 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose

HF 36 proposes to increase payment rates for nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) in Minnesota. The bill aims to adjust the compensation provided for NEMT services to better reflect costs and support access to nonemergency medical care for Minnesota residents.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Increase in NEMT Payment Rates: The bill mandates higher payment rates for nonemergency medical transportation. The specifics of the rate increases (e.g., percentage, dollar amounts, phased schedule) are not provided in the available summary, but the core change is an upward adjustment of compensation to providers.
  • Scope of NEMT Services: Applies to nonemergency medical transportation services typically used by individuals who need assistance traveling to and from medical appointments, clinics, or related healthcare services.
  • Implementation and Administration: The bill would require implementation within the state’s Medicaid or related health programs that cover NEMT. It may include administrative rules, provider billing requirements, and potential alignment with existing reimbursement structures.
  • Funding Considerations: While not specified in the available text, increases in payment rates generally require additional state funding or reallocation within health care budgets. The bill may outline funding sources or fiscal notes (not included in the provided details).

Affected Parties

  • Directly Affected:
    • NEMT service providers who bill for transportation services.
    • Providers and agencies contracted to deliver transportation for Medicaid or state-funded health programs.
    • Recipients of NEMT services who rely on such transportation to access medical care.
  • Indirectly Affected:
    • State Medicaid program administrators and managed care organizations responsible for reimbursement.
    • Counties and local agencies involved in coordinating transportation for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction/Referral: Introduced and referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee on February 10, 2025.
  • Author and Sponsorship: Originates with bill author (noted as HF 36) and added co-sponsors:
    • Bianca Virnig (Author)
    • John Huot (Co-sponsor)
    • Bianca Virnig (Co-sponsor)
  • Next Steps: The bill would proceed through committee deliberations, potential amendments, and then floor action. If advanced, it would require passes by the Minnesota Legislature and agreement with the Senate (and eventual signature or veto actions) to become law.

Notes

  • The available information does not include exact dollar figures, rate schedules (e.g., percent increases or per-mile rates), effective dates, or numerical fiscal impact.
  • Details such as implementation timelines, phased-in rates, or cross-references to related health program statutes would typically be clarified in committee amendments or fiscal notes.

If you’d like, I can incorporate any available fiscal notes or assumed rate schedules once you provide or point me to those details.

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

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