This section includes information about the public comment process, requesting documents, comment periods and public forums.
Public comment process
Public comment periods for waivers are posted in this section. The Minnesota Department of Human Services must receive your comments by the posted deadline.
Email comments about waiver applications, amendments or extensions to Section1115WaiverComments@state.mn.us. The Minnesota Department of Human Services requests comments to be submitted in Microsoft Word format or incorporated within the email text to support making comments available to people who use screen readers. If you would also like to provide a signed copy of a comment letter, you may submit a second copy in Adobe PDF format. Comments provided on paper or in an electronic format that cannot be converted for a screen reader may be reformatted to meet state accessibility requirements for posting. The original formatting and content will be kept as much as possible. For example, if graphics or tables are included, a description that can be read will be added. Comments received may be posted publicly.
Paper copies of applications, amendments and extensions are available by request. Email Section1115WaiverComments@state.mn.us to request a copy be mailed, or to pick up a copy. Mail your request or comments via the U.S. Postal Service to:
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Federal Relations – Medicaid Waivers
P.O. Box 64967
St. Paul, MN 55164-0967
Comment periods for waiver documents
Information about waiver documents available for review and comment is posted in this section in advance of submission to CMS.
Mino Bimaadiziwin-Wičhózani (Mino)
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is accepting comments through Aug. 11, 2026, on the Mino section 1115 demonstration waiver application. The waiver will allow Medical Assistance coverage of Traditional Health services provided through Tribal and Urban Indian Health facilities. Refer to the Mino waiver application with available attachments (PDF) and the Mino waiver application summary (PDF) for more information. The Department will consider all comments and may revise the application based on feedback. The final waiver application will be posted when it is submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The department will provide a virtual overview session on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at 1 p.m. Use the following Teams meeting link to join. The purpose of the session is to familiarize participants with the content of the Mino waiver application and key components of how the waiver may be implemented. This is not a public hearing, but information from the session may be included in the waiver application. Department staff will provide implementation information and schedule training if the waiver is approved.
The overview session will be held:
DATE: Aug. 6, 2026
TIME: 1 – 2 p.m.
LINK: Use this Teams meeting link
Written comments may be submitted on or before Aug. 11, 2026, to the following email mailbox: Section1115WaiverComments@state.mn.us.
All comments and the Department’s responses will be publicly available. If you include information that would otherwise be categorized as private or protected health information, it will be considered self-disclosure, and it will be included in the application to CMS and publicly posted by CMS and on this webpage under the Mino Bimaadiziwin-Wičhózani Waiver Documents heading. Please consider not including private information in public comments.
Comments for public forums
Information about participation in public forums is posted in this section in advance of the forum, and comments are taken during the forum.
No public forums are currently scheduled.
