2025 Session
Last amended: 1975 session
§ 256B.39 — Avoidance of Duplicate Payments
Plain-Language Summary
Requires medical care providers to clearly state on billing statements that they plan to seek payment from the state Medical Assistance program, to help avoid duplicate payments.
256B.39 AVOIDANCE OF DUPLICATE PAYMENTS.
Billing statements forwarded to recipients of medical assistance by vendors seeking payment for medical care rendered shall clearly state that reimbursement from the state agency is contemplated.
History:
History: History:
1975 c 247 s 8
Practical Notes
If you receive Medical Assistance benefits, any bills you get from your health care providers should note that the provider plans to bill the state. This helps prevent you from being billed twice for the same service.