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Minn. Stat. 256B.073 - Electronic Visit Verification

MinnesotastatuteMinnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1A state-selected EVV system vendor must offer the free state-provided EVV system before offering any fee-based alternative, clearly distinguish the free option from paid options, and must not use state data to market alternative systems. (Minn. Stat. 256B.073)(Minn. Stat. 256B.073)
  • 2The provider must ensure its EVV system provides data to the Commissioner in the format and at the frequency established by the Commissioner. (Minn. Stat. 256B.073, subd. 4)(Minn. Stat. 256B.073, subd. 4)
  • 3The provider must use an electronic visit verification system that meets the requirements established by the Commissioner (providers may select any commissioner-approved system). (Minn. Stat. 256B.073, subd. 4)(Minn. Stat. 256B.073, subd. 4)
  • 4The provider's EVV system must electronically document all six required data elements for each visit: the type of service performed, the individual receiving the service, the date of service, the location of service delivery, the individual providing the service, and the time the service begins and ends. (Minn. Stat. 256B.073, subd. 2)(Minn. Stat. 256B.073, subd. 2)
  • 5The provider must implement electronic visit verification for covered services (personal care assistance, community first services and supports, and home health services) subject to the EVV mandate. (Minn. Stat. 256B.073, subd. 2-3)(Minn. Stat. 256B.073, subd. 2-3)

Applies to: personal care assistance, community first services and supports, home health services (in-home / HCBS services subject to the 21st Century Cures Act EVV mandate)

Minn. Stat. 256B.073 establishes Minnesota's electronic visit verification (EVV) requirements to comply with the federal 21st Century Cures Act. It defines the six data elements every EVV record must capture, applies EVV to personal care assistance, community first services and supports, and home health services, and directs the DHS Commissioner to set system, format, and reporting requirements while allowing providers to choose any approved EVV system.

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