A weekly roundup of news, updates and reminders

August 3, 2026

Reminder: Check Provider News and Updates often

Every week, the department posts an array of timely information relevant to enrolled providers on the MHCP provider news page. Links highlighting specific updates are dropped into providers' MN–ITS mailboxes regularly, but as a reminder: You do not need to login to MN–ITS to access the full list of provider news messages. Bookmark the site and check it often!

Important revalidation process reminders for high-risk service providers

We have learned in recent weeks that some important steps in the revalidation process may be misunderstood by providers and are being missed. Please review the following for clarifying information.

Report change of ownership

It is important to let DHS know when there is a change of ownership at a provider organization. Change in ownership may result in payment reversals for terminated providers. Refer to Provider Entity Sale or Transfer Addendum (DHS-5550) for detailed instructions.

Disclose business operation involvement

Up-to-date information on managing employees, board members, and other individuals involved in daily business operations must be kept on record. For specifics, read What role types am I required to disclose and what are the definitions for owner, managing employee, and other roles? in the online FAQ. The definitions section of Disclosure of Ownership and Control Interest of an Entity (DHS-5259) may also be helpful. 

Learn more

For more information on these and other important processes, review the "Changes to Enrollment" section in the Provider Manual. If you have other questions about revalidation, email revalidation.inquiries.dhs@state.mn.us.

Trying to reach the PRC?

Callers to the Provider Resource Center may be  experiencing longer than usual wait times. Consider using the online contact form, available online 24/7, to submit your question.

Helping enrollees prepare for Federal Medicaid changes

The Federal Medicaid changes microsite has been updated with new assets and resources.

Use the Renewal Lookup Tool to report exemptions and qualifying activities

The Renewal Lookup Tool has been updated to allow adults without children on Medical Assistance to report exemptions or qualifying activities for work requirements in advance of the Jan. 1, 2027, renewal cycle. Materials explaining this new feature — including an instructional video and informational flyer — are posted in the partner communications toolkit.

Information for the American Indian and Native Alaskan community

American Indian and Native Alaskan individuals are exempt from work and community engagement requirements and six-month renewals. Visit the new American Indian and Alaska Native exemption microsite for details on how to claim the exemption with the updated lookup tool. (If the tool does not ask about exemptions, it means the enrollee currently meets other exclusions.)  

Enrollment moratorium on metro area NEMT providers extended

The enrollment moratorium on Non-Emergency Medical Transportation providers who are based in the seven-county metro area has been extended. Get more details in the provider news message posted on July 23, 2026.

Stay informed and get help

Don't forget to sign up for email updates to get this newsletter and other news from the department delivered straight to your inbox. We send information on a variety of health care topics that you choose. And remember to access these other provider channels for policy updates, new developments and assistance: 

• Provider FAQs on pre-payment review and Minnesota Revalidate 2026
• Provider News and Updates
• Provider Resource Center (PRC)
• PRC contact request form
• MHCP Provider Manual
• MPSE portal navigation sessions
• On-demand training videos and more