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State Representative Patti Fritz
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-8237
For more information contact: Sandy Connolly 651-296-8877
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REP. FRITZ SEEKS HELP FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
ST. PAUL Rep. Patti Fritz (DFL Faribault) has introduced a bill this session to help families of children with disabilities. This bill (HF0785) would help to reduce the fees these families must pay in order for the child to be eligible for state medical aid. Because of extensive state budget cuts in 2003, the families are now paying a larger portion of the costs of care compared to other participants in state health care programs, according to Fritz.
"As a health care worker, I am aware of the effects these increased fees have had on families with special needs children," said Rep. Fritz. "Helping provide these children with the care they need and deserve is our moral obligation both as responsible legislators and concerned citizens."
State Legislators will be considering requests for additional funding for a wide variety of state programs, many of them very worthwhile. However, with a relatively small projected state surplus of mostly one-time funds, it is evident that not all funding requests will be met. Rep. Fritz is still hopeful that her bill will pass this year to provide these families the help they need to keep their children safe and healthy.
"Providing adequate health care for all Minnesotans is a top priority for the Legislature this session especially for children," said Fritz. "Children with disabilities should be no exception. It's time to relieve these families of this unnecessary burden."
The bill has been referred to the Health and Human Services Finance Division, where the fiscal component will be considered.
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