MinnesotaCare direct support professionals access authorization provision and appropriation

Minnesota Senate File 93 (SF 93) creates a new eligibility pathway for MinnesotaCare, allowing individuals who provide in-home, nonprofessional direct support services (such as care for older adults or people with disabilities) to qualify for coverage. It specifically applies to households where the provider works at least 20 hours weekly providing these services to a household member, with income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level. The bill establishes a $80 monthly premium for eligible adults (children under 21 are exempt) and requires proof of employment to enroll, with eligibility reviewed every six months. It appropriates state funds from the health care access fund for fiscal years 2026-2027 to cover these new enrollees.