Traditional health care practices covered under medical assistance.

HF 1878 requires Minnesota's human services commissioner to seek a federal waiver by October 1, 2025, to cover traditional health care practices under the state's medical assistance program. It would allow coverage for these services when received from qualified providers at Indian Health Service facilities, tribal clinics under the Indian Self-Determination Act, or urban Indian organizations. Reimbursement would follow existing Indian Health Service outpatient rates, limited to one visit per day per enrollee. The coverage would begin on January 1, 2026, or after federal approval, whichever is later. This bill directly affects medical assistance enrollees seeking traditional health care through these specific tribal or urban Indian health providers.