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I 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2008 Mr. Ellison (for himself, Ms. McCollum of Minnesota, Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Walz of Minnesota, Mr. Peterson of Minnesota, and Mr. Ramstad) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To extend through April 1, 2009, the MinnesotaCare Medicaid demonstration project.

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Extension of MinnesotaCare Medicaid demonstration project

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall extend, effective July 1, 2008, and through April 1, 2009, the approval of waivers under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) for Medicaid demonstration project No. 11–W–00039/5 (entitled Prepaid Medical Assistance Project Plus (PMAP+)), providing for operation of the MinnesotaCare program as well as providing authority for other flexibilities within the Medicaid program that support Minnesota's healthcare infrastructure.