Federally qualified health centers reimbursement procedures modifications

SF 1622 modifies how Minnesota reimburses Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics for medical services. It requires these providers to annually choose between two payment methods: the standard prospective payment system or an alternative method based on Medicare cost principles. This change applies to all claims for services provided on or after January 1, 2021, updating Minnesota's reimbursement process under state law. The bill directly affects FQHCs and rural health clinics operating in Minnesota that receive state medical assistance payments.