Chapter 256 — Electronic Benefit Transfer Card

142A.13 Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Cash benefits from programs like General Assistance and Minnesota Supplemental Aid must be loaded onto an EBT … 142A.29 Work Reporting System Employers in Minnesota must report new hires and rehires to the state within 20 days. The state uses this information to … 142A.30 Child Support Obligor Community Service Work Experience Program Parents who owe child support and are physically able to work but fail to pay can be ordered into a community work … 142A.45 Family First Prevention Services Act Support and Development Grant Program The state provides grants to support prevention and early intervention services for families, aimed at keeping children … 142A.451 Family First Prevention Services Act Kinship Navigator Program The state provides grant funding for Kinship Navigator programs that help relatives who are raising children (like … 246.595 Southern Cities Community Health Clinic The state must provide psychiatric and dental services to people with developmental disabilities in the Faribault area … 256.001 Reserved section number with no current content in Minnesota law. 256.01 Commissioner of Human Services; Powers, Duties Gives the Commissioner of Human Services the power to run public assistance programs, including medical care, food … 256.011 Administration of Federal Grants-in-aid The Commissioner of Human Services manages federal grant money that comes to Minnesota for welfare and relief programs. … 256.0112 Grants and Purchase of Service Contracts Counties can hire outside organizations or individuals to provide social services, but they must use written contracts, … 256.012 Minnesota Merit System County employees who work in social services or income assistance programs must be hired and managed under a merit-based … 256.0121 Reserved section number that cross-references section 246.595. 256.013 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.014 State and County Systems The Commissioner of Human Services must set up and maintain computer systems needed to run Medical Assistance and other … 256.015 Public Assistance Lien on Recipient's Cause of Action Gives the state a lien (a legal claim) against any money a public assistance recipient recovers in a lawsuit or … 256.016 Plain Language in Written Materials All written materials about public assistance benefits -- including eligibility notices and benefit amounts -- must be … 256.0161 Forecast on Children's Health Care Services The Commissioner of Human Services must separately track and report health care spending for children (birth to age 22) … 256.017 Compliance System The Commissioner of Human Services can penalize county agencies that make mistakes in distributing public assistance … 256.018 County Public Assistance Incentive Fund Counties that perform well in managing public assistance programs and avoid penalties can receive incentive award money … 256.019 Recovery of Money; Apportionment Sets the rules for how recovered public assistance overpayments are split between the county and the state. Counties can … 256.02 Investigations; Examinations; Supervision The Commissioner of Human Services has the power to investigate all public charities, hospitals, and infirmaries in … 256.021 Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Review Panel A review panel can reexamine investigations into the maltreatment of vulnerable adults if the victim or someone acting … 256.022 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.023 One Hundred Percent County Assistance Counties can choose to provide public assistance benefits that go beyond what state and federal law requires, as long as … 256.025 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.026 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.027 Use of Vans Permitted When a person with a disability has their own lift-equipped vehicle break down, publicly funded lift-equipped vans can … 256.028 Tax Rebates If you receive public assistance benefits, any federal or state tax rebate you get will not count as income or an asset … 256.0281 Interagency Data Exchange State agencies including the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health can share provider and individual … 256.029 Domestic Violence Informational Brochure Requires the commissioner to give all applicants for general assistance, medical assistance, and MinnesotaCare a … 256.03 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.031 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.032 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.033 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.034 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.035 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.036 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.0361 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.04 Reserved section number with no current content in Minnesota law. 256.041 Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council Creates the Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council to advise the Commissioner of Human Services on reducing … 256.042 Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council Minnesota created an advisory council to fight the opioid addiction and overdose epidemic. The council works on … 256.043 Opiate Epidemic Response Fund Minnesota created a special fund to pay for opioid epidemic response efforts. The fund receives money from pharmacy … 256.044 Human Services Response Contingency Account The state maintains an emergency fund that the Commissioner of Human Services can use to respond to urgent situations … 256.045 Administrative and Judicial Review of Human Services Matters Gives people the right to a fair hearing if their application for public assistance, medical care, or social services is … 256.0451 Hearing Procedures Sets the rules for fair hearings when you appeal a human services decision. Gives you the right to see your case file, … 256.046 Administrative Fraud Disqualification Hearings Requires local agencies to hold an administrative hearing when someone is accused of wrongfully getting public … 256.047 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.0471 Overpayments Become Judgments by Operation of Law If you were overpaid public assistance benefits (Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, or other programs), the overpayment … 256.0475 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.048 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.049 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.05 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.06 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.07 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.08 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.09 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.10 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.11 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.12 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.13 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.14 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.15 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.151 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.16 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.17 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.18 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.183 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.184 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.185 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.19 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.20 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.21 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.22 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.23 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.24 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.25 Old Age Assistance to Be Allowed as Claim in District Court When someone who received old age assistance dies, the total amount of assistance paid can be claimed against their … 256.26 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.263 Land Acquired by State Under Old Age Assistance Liens When the state acquires land through old age assistance liens (because the recipient could not repay), the county board … 256.27 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.28 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.29 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.30 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.31 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.32 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.33 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.34 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.35 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.36 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.362 Reports and Implementation Directs the commissioners of human services and health to develop wellness discounts for MinnesotaCare premiums and to … 256.37 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.38 Former statute that 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no longer in effect. 256.465 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.466 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.467 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.468 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.469 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.47 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.471 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.472 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.473 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.474 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.475 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.476 Consumer Support Program People with disabilities and their families can receive grants to purchase their own support services instead of using … 256.4764 Long-term Services and Supports Workforce Incentive Grants The state provides grants to help long-term care providers and facilities recruit and keep direct support workers who … 256.4766 Nursing Facility Workforce Incentive Grant Program The state provides grants specifically to nursing homes to help them recruit and retain workers. These grants support … 256.477 Self-advocacy Grants The state funds the Rick Cardenas Statewide Self-Advocacy Network, which helps people with intellectual and … 256.4772 Minnesota Inclusion Initiative Grant The state funds grants to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities organize projects that increase … 256.4773 Technology for Home Grant The state funds a grant program that provides assistive technology consultations and resources to help people with … 256.4776 Parent-to-parent Peer Support The state funds a parent-to-parent peer support program that connects parents of children with disabilities or special … 256.478 Transition to Community Initiative The state provides grants to help people move out of institutions and into community living settings. Funds can cover … 256.479 Customized Living Quality Improvement Grants The state provides quality improvement grants to customized living service providers who serve people with brain … 256.4792 Long-term Services and Supports Loan Program The state provides operating loans to long-term care providers who are having financial difficulties. These loans help … 256.4793 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.4794 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.48 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.481 Person With a Disability; Definition Defines who counts as a 'person with a disability' for purposes of disability services programs: anyone with a physical, … 256.482 Council on Disability Minnesota has a Council on Disability made up of 17 governor-appointed members, with a majority being people with … 256.4825 Report Regarding Programs and Services for People With Disabilities Disability advocacy organizations including the Minnesota State Council on Disability and The Arc of Minnesota may … 256.483 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.4835 Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council Minnesota has a Rare Disease Advisory Council (named in honor of Chloe Barnes) that advises the state on policies, … 256.484 Social Adjustment Services to Refugees The state funds grants to provide social adjustment and mental health services to refugees in Minnesota who are dealing … 256.485 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.486 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.49 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.50 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.51 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.515 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.52 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.53 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.54 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.55 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.56 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in 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longer in effect. 256.81 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.82 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed or renumbered and are no longer in effect at this location. 256.83 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.84 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.85 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.851 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.86 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.863 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.87 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.871 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.8711 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.872 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.873 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.874 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.875 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.876 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.877 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.878 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.879 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.8799 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.88 Social Welfare Fund Established All money held in trust for vulnerable people -- including children with disabilities, dependent children, and people … 256.89 Fund Deposited in State Treasury The social welfare fund must be deposited in the state treasury as a separate fund, managed by the commissioners of … 256.90 Social Welfare Fund; Use; Disposition; Depositories The social welfare fund can be invested in state-approved bonds or placed in bank deposits at interest. The amount in … 256.91 Purposes Money in the social welfare fund can be spent for the support and benefit of vulnerable people in state care, including … 256.92 Commissioners and Executive Board, Accounts State agencies and county social services must deposit all social welfare trust funds with the state treasury and keep … 256.925 Optional Voter Registration for Public Assistance Applicants and Recipients When you apply for public assistance, the county agency must offer you a voter registration card. They must also help … 256.93 Commissioner of Human Services, Possession of Estates When the Commissioner of Human Services is the guardian of a child or a person with a developmental disability, the … 256.935 Former statute that has been renumbered to section 142G.95 and other locations. 256.9351 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9352 Former statute that has been renumbered to section 256L.02. 256.9353 Former statute that has been renumbered to section 256L.03. 256.9354 Former statute that has been renumbered to section 256L.04. 256.9355 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9356 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9357 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9358 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9359 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.936 Former statute that has been renumbered and reorganized into other sections. 256.9361 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9362 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9363 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9364 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9365 Purchase of Health Care Coverage for People Living With Hiv Minnesota pays health insurance premiums and prescription costs for people living with HIV to help them keep their … 256.9366 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9367 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9368 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9369 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.94 Conferences of Various Officials The Commissioner of Human Services can hold annual conferences with officials responsible for enforcing laws related to … 256.95 Expense of Attendance at Conference Counties must pay the travel expenses for judges and county child welfare board members who attend the annual child … 256.954 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.955 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.956 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.958 Retired Dentist Program Retired dentists can get their license fees and malpractice insurance costs covered by the state in exchange for … 256.959 Dental Practice Donation Program The state runs a program to help retiring dentists donate their dental practices to charitable organizations and find … 256.96 Cooperation With Other Boards The Commissioner of Human Services and county child welfare boards can work together with county boards, city councils, … 256.962 Minnesota Health Care Programs Outreach The state runs public awareness campaigns and provides outreach grants to help uninsured Minnesotans learn about and … 256.963 Primary Care Access Initiative The state funded a program in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties to connect people who go to emergency rooms for non-emergency … 256.9631 Alternative Care Delivery Models for Medical Assistance and Minnesotacare The commissioner must develop alternative ways to deliver health care to Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees … 256.964 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.965 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9655 Payments to Medical Providers The commissioner must fix problems with how medical claims are processed and paid under Medical Assistance and … 256.9656 Deposits Into the General Fund Money collected from provider surcharges must be deposited into the state general fund and remains available for … 256.9657 Provider Surcharges Nursing homes, ICFs, and hospitals must pay annual surcharges to the state based on their number of licensed beds or … 256.9658 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.966 Former statute with subdivisions that have been repealed and are no longer in effect. 256.967 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.968 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9685 Establishment of Inpatient Hospital Payment System The commissioner sets the rules for how hospitals are paid for inpatient services under Medical Assistance, using a … 256.9686 Definitions Defines key terms used in the hospital payment system for Medical Assistance, including base year, diagnostic … 256.969 Payment Rates Sets the rules for how much Minnesota pays hospitals for treating Medical Assistance (Medicaid) patients. Different … 256.9691 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9692 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9693 Inpatient Treatment for Mental Illness People with mental illness on Medical Assistance can receive up to 45 additional days of hospital inpatient treatment … 256.9695 Appeals of Rates; Prohibited Practices for Hospitals; Transition Rates Hospitals can appeal their Medical Assistance payment rates by filing a written request within 60 days. Appeals are … 256.97 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.971 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.973 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9731 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.974 Office of Ombudsman for Long-term Care Minnesota has an Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, an independent office within the Board on Aging that … 256.9741 Definitions Defines what counts as a 'long-term care facility' and 'acute care facility' for the long-term care ombudsman program, … 256.9742 Duties and Powers of the Office The Ombudsman for Long-Term Care investigates complaints, evaluates facility practices, and advocates for the rights of … 256.9743 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9744 Office Data Data collected by the Ombudsman for Long-Term Care is generally private and cannot be shared publicly, though the office … 256.9745 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.975 Minnesota Board on Aging Creates the Minnesota Board on Aging, a 25-member board appointed by the governor, to advise on policies and programs … 256.9751 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9752 Senior Nutrition Programs Minnesota funds senior nutrition programs that provide meals to older adults in their homes and communities, including … 256.9753 Volunteer Programs for Retired Senior Citizens The state supports volunteer programs for retired senior citizens, recognizing that seniors provide valuable volunteer … 256.9754 Live Well at Home Grants Creates the Live Well at Home grants program, which funds community-based services to help older adults and people with … 256.9755 Caregiver Support Programs Minnesota funds caregiver support programs specifically for family members caring for people with ALS (Lou Gehrig's … 256.9756 Caregiver Respite Services Grants The Board on Aging provides grants to increase respite care services for family caregivers of people with dementia. … 256.976 Foster Grandparents Program Creates the Foster Grandparents Program, which employs low-income people aged 60 and older to provide personal support … 256.977 Senior Companion Program The Minnesota Senior Companion Program pairs senior volunteers with frail elderly adults and people with disabilities to … 256.9772 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.978 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.979 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9791 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9792 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.98 Wrongfully Obtaining Assistance; Theft It is a crime (theft) to obtain public assistance benefits through false statements, hiding information, impersonation, … 256.981 Training of Welfare Fraud Prosecutors The state provides training to county attorneys who prosecute welfare fraud cases, covering topics like program changes, … 256.982 Training of Welfare Fraud Investigators The state funds training programs for county investigators who look into welfare fraud, including on-the-job training … 256.983 Fraud Prevention Investigations Counties and Tribal agencies must run fraud prevention investigation programs to verify the accuracy of public … 256.9831 Former statute that has been renumbered to section 142A.13. 256.984 Declaration and Penalty Every public assistance application must include a signed declaration under penalty of perjury that the information … 256.985 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9850 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.986 County Coordination of Fraud Control Activities Counties must submit annual plans to coordinate their efforts to prevent, investigate, and prosecute fraud in public … 256.9861 Fraud Control; Program Integrity Reinvestment Project The state provides funding to counties for fraud control efforts in public assistance programs. Counties must maintain … 256.9862 Former statute that has been renumbered to section 142A.13. 256.9863 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9864 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9865 Former statute that has been renumbered to section 142A.13. 256.9866 Community Service as a County Obligation Courts can order community service as part of a welfare fraud sentence, but this does not reduce the total overpayment … 256.987 Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Cash benefits for General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, and MFIP must be issued on an Electronic Benefit … 256.9871 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.9872 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.99 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Disregarded Money received from a reverse mortgage does not count as income or assets when determining eligibility for Medical … 256.991 Rules The Commissioner of Human Services can create rules for implementing public welfare programs, including rules about … 256.995 School-linked Services for At-risk Children and Youth Minnesota runs a school-linked services program that connects at-risk children and youth with health and social services … 256.996 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.997 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256.998 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256L.01 Definitions Defines key terms used throughout the MinnesotaCare program, including who counts as a child, eligible person, enrollee, … 256L.05 Application Procedures You can apply for MinnesotaCare online, in person, by mail, or by phone. Applications are available at many community … 256L.06 Premium Administration Governs how MinnesotaCare premiums are collected and administered. Some subdivisions have been repealed as the premium … 256L.07 Eligibility for Minnesotacare People enrolled in MinnesotaCare who earn more than 200% of the federal poverty level are no longer eligible and will be … 256L.08 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256L.09 Residency To be eligible for MinnesotaCare, you must be a Minnesota resident. The law includes a durational residency requirement … 256L.10 Appeals If you are denied MinnesotaCare or your coverage is reduced or ended, you have the right to appeal the decision. You … 256L.11 Provider Payment Health care providers who treat MinnesotaCare patients are paid at the same rates as Medical Assistance, unless this … 256L.12 Managed Care The commissioner contracts with managed care plans to provide MinnesotaCare health services in an economical way while … 256L.13 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256L.14 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 256L.15 Premiums MinnesotaCare enrollees pay monthly premiums based on a sliding scale tied to their income. Military members and their … 256L.16 Former statute that has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 299A.2994 Asian-american Juvenile Crime Prevention The Commissioner of Public Safety runs a grant program providing family-based crime prevention and intervention services … 518A.81 Assignment of Child Support and Maintenance When a parent receiving public assistance (like MFIP, Medical Assistance, or child care assistance) is owed child … 518A.82 Contribution by Parents Parents are legally responsible to repay public assistance provided for their children. The state or county can sue a … 518A.83 Location of Parents, Access to Records The child support enforcement agency can request information from state agencies, employers, banks, insurance companies, … 518A.84 Child Support Incentives The state distributes federal child support incentive payments to counties based on their performance in collecting …