Medical assistance hospice service coverage expanded to include room and board.

HF 672 expands Minnesota's medical assistance program to cover room and board expenses for hospice patients receiving care in community-based settings, such as their homes or community facilities. This change specifically applies to Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in hospice services who would otherwise pay out-of-pocket for lodging and meals. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0625 to explicitly include these costs, provided they are not already covered under other provisions of the medical assistance program. This policy update directly affects Minnesotans receiving hospice care outside institutional settings, reducing financial barriers to community-based end-of-life care.