2025 Session Last amended: 2025 session

§ 256G.12 — Statute of Limitations

Plain-Language Summary

This section sets a three-year deadline for submitting financial responsibility disputes to the commissioner. The request must be made within three years from the application date or the date of admission or commitment. The financially responsible county only has to reimburse costs from the date the dispute was submitted forward, not from the beginning of services.

Practical Notes
If a county believes another county should be financially responsible, it must submit the dispute within three years. Waiting too long means the county cannot seek reimbursement. Even when a dispute is timely filed, reimbursement only covers costs from the submission date forward, so it is important to file disputes promptly to minimize financial losses.