PERSONAL CARE SERVICES FOR MINNESOTA.

SEC. 4720. PERSONAL CARE SERVICES FOR MINNESOTA. (a) Clarification of Coverage.—In applying section 1905 of the Social Security Act with respect to Minnesota, medical assistance shall include payment for personal care services described in subsection (b). (b) Personal Care services Defined.—For purposes of this section, the term “personal care services” means services— (1) prescribed by a physician for an individual in accordance with a plan of treatment, (2) provided by a person who is qualified to provide such services who is not a member of the individual’s family, (3) supervised by a registered nurse, and (4) furnished in a home or other location; but does not include such services furnished to an inpatient or resident of a hospital or nursing facility. (c) Effective Date.—This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to— 104 STAT. 1388–194 (1) personal care services furnished before such date pursuant to regulations in effect as of July 1, 1989; and (2) such services furnished before October 1, 1994.