PROTECT ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN MINNESOTA
PROTECT
ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN MINNESOTA
Millions of Minnesotans are at risk of longer wait times, traveling long distances for appointments, or even going without necessary medical services entirely.
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Medical Assistance (MA) covers nearly 1 in 4 residents of our great state. But MA’s low reimbursement rates are putting the system in jeopardy. Without action by the Legislature, medical providers won’t be able to service these millions of vulnerable Minnesotans – our moms, fathers, grandparents, children, families, neighbors…
Now is the time to act! Use the form above to add your name to a letter to your legislator asking them to support reforms to protect MA and access to healthcare across Minnesota.
GET THE FACTS:
FACT:
Medical Assistance (MA) in Minnesota, which covers nearly 1 in 4 residents, has not seen significant payment rate increases in over 20 years. MA reimburses providers at only 30% of commercial insurance rates and 70% of Medicare rates, making it financially unsustainable for clinics to continue serving MA patients. Additionally, the system is so complex that providers often struggle to determine what they will be paid for their services.
WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU:
Low reimbursement rates put medical practices, especially in rural areas, at risk of closing or limiting services. This threatens access to care for low-income and vulnerable populations, particularly in counties where a large percentage of residents rely on MA. If providers cannot afford to accept MA patients, these individuals will face longer wait times, travel further for care, or go without necessary medical services.
WHAT WE CAN DO:
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has recommended increasing MA payment rates to match Medicare levels and simplifying the payment structure. This can be done without relying on the state’s general fund by increasing federal matching funds through an assessment on managed care organizations (MCOs). This change would help ensure providers can continue offering care to MA patients while maintaining financial stability.