2016 Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — PUBLIC WELFARE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Chapter 256 — HUMAN SERVICES

Section 256.001 — MS 2006 [Renumbered 15.001]
Section 256.01 — COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES; POWERS, DUTIES.
Section 256.011 — ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL GRANTS-IN-AID.
Section 256.0112 — GRANTS AND PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS.
Section 256.012 — MINNESOTA MERIT SYSTEM.
Section 256.0121 — SOUTHERN CITIES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC.
Section 256.013 — [Repealed, 1965 c 45 s 73; 1965 c 116 s 1]
Section 256.014 — STATE AND COUNTY SYSTEMS.
Section 256.015 — PUBLIC ASSISTANCE LIEN ON RECIPIENT'S CAUSE OF ACTION.
Section 256.016 — PLAIN LANGUAGE IN WRITTEN MATERIALS.
Section 256.0161 — FORECAST ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Section 256.017 — COMPLIANCE SYSTEM.
Section 256.018 — COUNTY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE INCENTIVE FUND.
Section 256.019 — RECOVERY OF MONEY; APPORTIONMENT.
Section 256.02 — INVESTIGATIONS; EXAMINATIONS; SUPERVISION.
Section 256.021 — VULNERABLE ADULT MALTREATMENT REVIEW PANEL.
Section 256.022 — [Repealed, 2012 c 216 art 1 s 51; art 6 s 14]
Section 256.023 — ONE HUNDRED PERCENT COUNTY ASSISTANCE.
Section 256.025 — [Repealed, 2002 c 277 s 34]
Section 256.026 — [Repealed, 1997 c 203 art 11 s 13]
Section 256.027 — USE OF VANS PERMITTED.
Section 256.028 — TAX REBATES.
Section 256.0281 — INTERAGENCY DATA EXCHANGE.
Section 256.029 — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE.
Section 256.03 — [Repealed, 1961 c 561 s 17]
Section 256.031 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.032 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.033 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.034 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.035 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.036 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.0361 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.04 — [Temporary]
Section 256.041 — CULTURAL AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES LEADERSHIP COUNCIL.

HEARINGS

Section 256.045 — ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW OF HUMAN SERVICES MATTERS.
Section 256.0451 — HEARING PROCEDURES.
Section 256.046 — ADMINISTRATIVE FRAUD DISQUALIFICATION HEARINGS.
Section 256.047 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.0471 — OVERPAYMENTS BECOME JUDGMENTS BY OPERATION OF LAW.
Section 256.0475 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.048 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.049 — [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 6 s 118]
Section 256.05 — [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
Section 256.06 — [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
Section 256.07 — [Repealed, 1975 c 208 s 35]
Section 256.08 — [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
Section 256.09 — [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
Section 256.10 — [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 68]
Section 256.11 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.12 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.13 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.14 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.15 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.151 — [Repealed, 1951 c 92 s 2]
Section 256.16 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.17 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.18 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.183 — [Expired]
Section 256.184 — [Expired]
Section 256.185 — [Expired]
Section 256.19 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.20 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.21 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.22 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.23 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.24 — [Repealed, Ex1971 c 16 s 6]

OLD AGE ASSISTANCE

Section 256.25 — OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TO BE ALLOWED AS CLAIM IN DISTRICT COURT.
Section 256.26 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.263 — LAND ACQUIRED BY STATE UNDER OLD AGE ASSISTANCE LIENS.
Section 256.27 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.28 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.29 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.30 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.31 — [Repealed, 1971 c 550 s 2]
Section 256.32 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.33 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.34 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.35 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.36 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]

REPORTS AND PLANS

Section 256.362 — REPORTS AND IMPLEMENTATION.
Section 256.37 — [Repealed, Ex1971 c 16 s 6]
Section 256.38 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.39 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.40 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.41 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.42 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.43 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.431 — MS 1949 [Expired]
Section 256.432 — MS 1949 [Expired]
Section 256.433 — MS 1949 [Expired]
Section 256.434 — MS 1949 [Expired]
Section 256.44 — [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]
Section 256.45 — [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]
Section 256.451 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.452 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.453 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.454 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.455 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.456 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.457 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.458 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.459 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.46 — [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]
Section 256.461 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.462 — APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW; RECOVERY OF ASSISTANCE FURNISHED.
Section 256.463 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.464 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.465 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.466 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.467 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.468 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.469 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.47 — [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]
Section 256.471 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.472 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.473 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.474 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.475 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]

GRANT PROGRAMS

Section 256.476 — CONSUMER SUPPORT PROGRAM.
Section 256.478 — HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TRANSITIONS GRANTS.
Section 256.48 — [Repealed, 1947 c 535 s 16]

COUNCIL ON DISABILITY

Section 256.481 — DISABLED PERSON; DEFINITION.
Section 256.482 — COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.
Section 256.4825 — REPORT REGARDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
Section 256.483 — [Repealed, 1983 c 260 s 68; 1983 c 277 s 3]

SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES TO REFUGEES

Section 256.484 — SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES TO REFUGEES.
Section 256.485 — [Expired]
Section 256.486 — [Renumbered 299A.2994]
Section 256.49 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.50 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.51 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.515 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.52 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.53 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.54 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.55 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.56 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.57 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.58 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.59 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.60 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.61 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.62 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.63 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.64 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.65 — [Repealed, 1973 c 574 s 2]
Section 256.66 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.67 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.68 — [Repealed, 1971 c 550 s 2]
Section 256.69 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.70 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.71 — [Repealed, 1973 c 717 s 33]
Section 256.72 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.73 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.734 — [Repealed, 1995 c 178 art 2 s 49]
Section 256.7341 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.735 — [Repealed, 1969 c 334 s 2]
Section 256.7351 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
Section 256.7352 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
Section 256.7353 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
Section 256.7354 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
Section 256.7355 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
Section 256.7356 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
Section 256.7357 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
Section 256.7358 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
Section 256.7359 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 2 s 11]
Section 256.736 — [Repealed, 1999 c 159 s 154]
Section 256.7365 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.7366 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.737 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.738 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.7381 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.7382 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.7383 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.7384 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.7385 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.7386 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.7387 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.7388 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.739 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.74 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect

CHILD SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE

Section 256.741 — CHILD SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE.
Section 256.742 — [Repealed, 2010 c 200 art 1 s 21]
Section 256.745 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.75 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.76 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.77 — [Repealed, 1976 c 131 s 2]
Section 256.78 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.79 — [Repealed, 1987 c 363 s 14]
Section 256.80 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.81 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.82 — PAYMENTS BY STATE.
Section 256.83 — [Repealed, 1971 c 550 s 2]
Section 256.84 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.85 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.851 — [Repealed, 1995 c 207 art 5 s 40]
Section 256.86 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.863 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.87 — CONTRIBUTION BY PARENTS.
Section 256.871 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.8711 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 3 s 56]
Section 256.872 — [Repealed, 1983 c 308 s 32]
Section 256.873 — [Repealed, 1983 c 308 s 32]
Section 256.874 — [Repealed, 1982 c 488 s 8]
Section 256.875 — [Repealed, 1982 c 488 s 8]
Section 256.876 — [Repealed, 1983 c 308 s 32]
Section 256.877 — [Repealed, 1982 c 488 s 8]
Section 256.878 — [Repealed, 1982 c 488 s 8]
Section 256.879 — [Repealed, 1997 c 85 art 1 s 74]
Section 256.8799 — FOOD STAMP OR FOOD SUPPORT OUTREACH PROGRAM.

SOCIAL WELFARE FUND

Section 256.88 — SOCIAL WELFARE FUND ESTABLISHED.
Section 256.89 — FUND DEPOSITED IN STATE TREASURY.
Section 256.90 — SOCIAL WELFARE FUND; USE; DISPOSITION; DEPOSITORIES.
Section 256.91 — PURPOSES.
Section 256.92 — COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES, ACCOUNTS.
Section 256.925 — OPTIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS.
Section 256.93 — COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES, POSSESSION OF ESTATES.
Section 256.935 — FUNERAL EXPENSES, PAYMENT BY COUNTY AGENCY.
Section 256.9351 — [Renumbered 256L.01]
Section 256.9352 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.9353 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.9354 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.9355 — [Renumbered 256L.05]
Section 256.9356 — [Renumbered 256L.06]
Section 256.9357 — [Renumbered 256L.07]
Section 256.9358 — [Renumbered 256L.08]
Section 256.9359 — [Renumbered 256L.09]
Section 256.936 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.9361 — [Renumbered 256L.10]
Section 256.9362 — [Renumbered 256L.11]
Section 256.9363 — [Renumbered 256L.12]
Section 256.9364 — [Expired]
Section 256.9365 — PURCHASE OF CONTINUATION COVERAGE FOR AIDS PATIENTS.
Section 256.9366 — [Renumbered 256L.13]
Section 256.9367 — [Renumbered 256L.14]
Section 256.9368 — [Renumbered 256L.15]
Section 256.9369 — [Renumbered 256L.16]
Section 256.94 — CONFERENCES OF VARIOUS OFFICIALS.
Section 256.95 — EXPENSE OF ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE.
Section 256.954 — MS 2003 Supp [Expired, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 12 s 4]
Section 256.955 — [Repealed, 1Sp2005 c 4 art 8 s 88]
Section 256.956 — [Repealed, 2007 c 147 art 5 s 41]
Section 256.958 — RETIRED DENTIST PROGRAM.
Section 256.959 — DENTAL PRACTICE DONATION PROGRAM.
Section 256.96 — COOPERATION WITH OTHER BOARDS.
Section 256.962 — MINNESOTA HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS OUTREACH.
Section 256.963 — PRIMARY CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE.
Section 256.964 — [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 2 s 18]
Section 256.965 — [Repealed, 1988 c 719 art 8 s 33]
Section 256.9655 — PAYMENTS TO MEDICAL PROVIDERS.
Section 256.9656 — DEPOSITS INTO THE GENERAL FUND.
Section 256.9657 — PROVIDER SURCHARGES.
Section 256.9658 — [Repealed, 2013 c 143 art 5 s 28]
Section 256.966 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
Section 256.967 — [Repealed, 1Sp1985 c 9 art 2 s 104]
Section 256.968 — [Repealed, 1987 c 299 s 25]

INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENT SYSTEM

Section 256.9685 — ESTABLISHMENT OF INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENT SYSTEM.
Section 256.9686 — DEFINITIONS.
Section 256.969 — PAYMENT RATES.
Section 256.9691 — [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 2 s 18]
Section 256.9692 — EFFECT OF INTEGRATION AGREEMENT ON DIVISION OF COST.
Section 256.9693 — INPATIENT TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.
Section 256.9695 — APPEALS OF RATES; PROHIBITED PRACTICES FOR HOSPITALS; TRANSITION RATES.
Section 256.97 — [Repealed, 1957 c 737 s 2]
Section 256.971 — [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 4 s 9]
Section 256.973 — [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 2 s 57]
Section 256.9731 — [Repealed, 2002 c 220 art 16 s 3]

OMBUDSMAN FOR LONG-TERM CARE

Section 256.974 — OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN FOR LONG-TERM CARE.
Section 256.9741 — DEFINITIONS.
Section 256.9742 — DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE OFFICE.
Section 256.9743 — [Repealed, 2007 c 147 art 7 s 76]
Section 256.9744 — OFFICE DATA.
Section 256.9745 — [Repealed, 1993 c 337 s 20]

BOARD ON AGING AND RELATED PROGRAMS

Section 256.975 — MINNESOTA BOARD ON AGING.
Section 256.9751 — [Renumbered 256.9731]
Section 256.9752 — SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
Section 256.9753 — VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS FOR RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS.
Section 256.9754 — COMMUNITY SERVICES DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM.
Section 256.976 — FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM.
Section 256.977 — SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM.
Section 256.9772 — [Repealed, 1Sp2003 c 14 art 2 s 57]
Section 256.978 — LOCATION OF PARENTS, ACCESS TO RECORDS.
Section 256.979 — CHILD SUPPORT INCENTIVES.
Section 256.9791 — [Repealed, 1Sp2011 c 9 art 1 s 35]
Section 256.9792 — [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 1 s 12]
Section 256.98 — WRONGFULLY OBTAINING ASSISTANCE; THEFT.
Section 256.981 — TRAINING OF WELFARE FRAUD PROSECUTORS.
Section 256.982 — TRAINING OF WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATORS.
Section 256.983 — FRAUD PREVENTION INVESTIGATIONS.
Section 256.9831 — BENEFITS; GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENTS.
Section 256.984 — DECLARATION AND PENALTY.
Section 256.985 — [Repealed, 1Sp1993 c 1 art 6 s 56]
Section 256.9850 — [Repealed, 1999 c 159 s 154]
Section 256.986 — COUNTY COORDINATION OF FRAUD CONTROL ACTIVITIES.
Section 256.9861 — FRAUD CONTROL; PROGRAM INTEGRITY REINVESTMENT PROJECT.
Section 256.9862 — ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSACTION CARD FEE.
Section 256.9863 — ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSACTION CARD; RECEIPT OF BENEFITS.
Section 256.9864 — REPORTS BY RECIPIENT.
Section 256.9865 — RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENTS AND ATM ERRORS.
Section 256.9866 — COMMUNITY SERVICE AS A COUNTY OBLIGATION.
Section 256.987 — ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER CARD.
Section 256.9871 — REQUIREMENT FOR LIQUOR STORES, TOBACCO STORES, GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENTS, AND TATTOO PARLORS.
Section 256.9872 — EBT TRANSACTION COSTS; SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Section 256.99 — REVERSE MORTGAGE PROCEEDS DISREGARDED.
Section 256.991 — RULES.
Section 256.995 — SCHOOL-LINKED SERVICES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
Section 256.996 — [Repealed, 1997 c 245 art 2 s 12]
Section 256.997 — CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGOR COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM.
Section 256.998 — WORK REPORTING SYSTEM.

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2016 Minnesota StatutesChapters 245 - 267 — PUBLIC WELFARE AND RELATED ACTIVITIESChapter 256 — HUMAN SERVICES

2016 Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — PUBLIC WELFARE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Chapter 256 — HUMAN SERVICES