The local agency is responsible for the medical assistance program and shall determine eligibility for the program under the supervision of the department as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.05.
The local agency shall submit to the department information about applicants and recipients in the form prescribed by the department.
The local agency shall develop and maintain accurate records regarding implementation of parts 9505.0010 to 9505.0140. The local agency shall keep the records in a way that complies with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13. The records must contain a central register of the names of all persons who apply for medical assistance.
The local agency of the county of financial responsibility shall file claims against the estates of medical assistance recipients as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.15. The county of financial responsibility shall receive 50 percent of the nonfederal share of estate claim recoveries.
Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 9505, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY, pt. 9505.0135
Statutory Authority: MS s 256B.04; L 2000 c 340 s 17