Subdivision 1.General.

The commissioner shall maintain records, prepare reports, and perform all functions necessary to carry out the intent of sections 43A.22 to 43A.30. Upon request of the commissioner, the commissioner of management and budget shall perform necessary accounting and disbursement functions.

Subd. 2.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 43A.31

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

[Repealed, 2013 c 134 s 31]

Subd. 3.Agency reports and records.

Each agency shall keep the records, make the certifications, and furnish the commissioner or carriers with the information and reports necessary to enable the commissioner or carriers to carry out their functions under sections 43A.22 to 43A.30.

Subd. 4.

[Repealed, 1993 c 337 s 20]

Subd. 5.Customer assistance.

The commissioner shall employ staff for the purposes of assisting state employees and their dependents in:

(1) understanding their benefits and coverage levels;

(2) obtaining information and responses to questions regarding issues of coverage, benefits, and service from carriers and providers; and

(3) making use of all grievance, appeals, and complaint resolution processes provided by law or contract.

Subd. 6.Dissemination of information.

The commissioner may electronically transmit to active employees all information necessary to administer sections 43A.22 to 43A.30, including, but not limited to, information necessary for open enrollment elections. The commissioner must provide notification that the information will be electronically transmitted.