# Minn. Stat. § 256B.01: POLICY

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.01

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 256B.01
- **Heading:** POLICY
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 256B / Section 256B.01

## Text

Medical assistance for needy persons whose resources are not adequate to meet the cost of such care is hereby declared to be a matter of state concern. To provide such care, a statewide program of medical assistance, with free choice of vendor, is hereby established.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.01 § 256B.01 POLICY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.01.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.02 § 256B.02 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.02.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.03 § 256B.03 PAYMENTS TO VENDORS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.03.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.04 § 256B.04 DUTIES OF STATE AGENCY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.04.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.05 § 256B.05 ADMINISTRATION BY COUNTY AGENCIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.06 § 256B.06 ELIGIBILITY; MIGRANT WORKERS; CITIZENSHIP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.06.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.08 § 256B.08 APPLICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.08.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.09 § 256B.09 INVESTIGATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.09.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.12 § 256B.12 LEGAL REPRESENTATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.12.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.13 § 256B.13 SUBPOENAS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.13.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.14 § 256B.14 RELATIVE'S RESPONSIBILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.14.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.15 § 256B.15 CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.15.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.17 § 256B.17 TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.17.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 256B.18 § 256B.18 METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C256B_S256B.18.md)

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