Minnesota § 256.991 - RULES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 256.991 — RULES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 256.991. RULES
The commissioner of human services may promulgate rules as necessary to implement sections 142A.418, subdivision 2; 256.01, subdivision 2; and 261.23. The commissioner shall promulgate rules to establish standards and criteria for deciding which medical assistance services require prior authorization and for deciding whether a second medical opinion is required for an elective surgery. The commissioner shall promulgate rules as necessary to establish the methods and standards for determining inappropriate utilization of medical assistance services.
History:
1983 c 312 art 5 s 38; 1984 c 640 s 32; 1984 c 654 art 5 s 58; 1987 c 384 art 2 s 1; 1988 c 719 art 8 s 10; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 28; 1996 c 305 art 2 s 47; 2016 c 158 art 2 s 72; 2017 c 40 art 1 s 63; 2024 c 80 art 1 s 96; 2024 c 115 art 16 s 34
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 256.991
What does Minnesota Statutes § 256.991 cover?
Section 256.991 ("RULES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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