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Minnesota DHS RFI: Defining 'Medically Frail' for Medicaid Exemptions

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking stakeholder input to help define 'medically frail' for Medicaid eligibility exemptions: - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Medicaid Medical Director - Purpose: - Request for Information (RFI) to inform policy and program development - Focused on defining 'medically frail' for Medicaid Adults without children under new eligibility requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified; this is a policy input RFI, not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - Input on draft clinical definition and claims analysis algorithm - Feedback on clinical conditions, criteria clarity, data sources, access/equity, and outreach strategies - No product or service line items, part numbers, or purchase quantities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on leveraging existing data sources - Ensuring equity and accessibility in policy - Evidence-based feedback to inform state policy - Place of Performance: - Statewide, Minnesota DHS offices - No contract value or period of performance beyond the RFI response window

Description

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking information to define the medically frail exemption for Medicaid eligibility under new federal requirements (Public Law 119-21, Section 71119). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather feedback on a draft clinical definition and claims analysis algorithm to identify medically frail individuals for Medicaid Adults without children. The definition will be used to implement work or community engagement exemptions starting January 1, 2027. Respondents are asked to provide input on clinical conditions, data sources, access and equity considerations, and outreach strategies.

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