The Minnesota Medicaid Exclusion List, officially known as the DHS Medicaid Excluded Provider List, is a state-maintained database of individuals and entities excluded from participating in Minnesota Medicaid programs. Healthcare providers operating in Minnesota or hiring employees licensed in Minnesota must screen this list alongside federal exclusion lists to ensure compliance. Official state source
Screening the Minnesota Medicaid Exclusion List is crucial because missing a state-level exclusion is treated under the same civil money penalty framework as missing a federal exclusion. This includes overpayment liability, civil monetary penalties (CMPs) of up to ,947 per violation, and potential False Claims Act exposure for retained overpayments. Learn more about OIG exclusions
You can access the Minnesota Medicaid Exclusion List directly from the official state source: Minnesota DHS Medicaid Excluded Provider List. Always verify your checks directly with the state authority.
Providers in Minnesota should screen the DHS Medicaid Excluded Provider List, the federal OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE), and the GSA/SAM exclusion lists. Comprehensive screening ensures compliance with both state and federal regulations.
Yes, Exclusion Screening, LLC screens the Minnesota Medicaid Exclusion List as part of its standard SAFER Plus service, alongside the OIG LEIE, GSA/SAM, and every other state Medicaid exclusion list. Learn more about our services
Exclusion Screening provides a state-by-state view of Medicaid exclusion lists in its state exclusion lists hub. This resource helps providers ensure comprehensive compliance.
Failure to screen the Minnesota Medicaid Exclusion List can result in overpayment liability, civil monetary penalties (CMPs) of up to ,947 per violation, and potential False Claims Act exposure for retained overpayments. Read the CMP report
Providers should screen for exclusions regularly, ideally monthly, to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations. Exclusion Screening's SAFER Plus service automates this process with daily updates.
A detailed practitioner playbook and enforcement history for Minnesota Medicaid exclusion screening are in development. For updates, visit Exclusion Screening's website.
You can schedule a demo of Exclusion Screening's SAFER Plus service by visiting this page. The demo will show how the service automates exclusion screening for Minnesota and other states.
The regulatory framework for OIG exclusions and CMP liability is detailed in Exclusion Screening's guide: The Definitive Guide to OIG Exclusions. This guide explains how exclusions and penalties are enforced.
Yes, Exclusion Screening offers compliance gap analysis as part of its consultation services. You can book a free consultation to discuss your organization's needs. Book your free consultation
Exclusion Screening provides guides for other state Medicaid exclusion lists, including Wyoming, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. These resources help providers understand state-specific requirements. See all state guides
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Screening failures can result in significant financial fallout, including million in penalties. Exclusion Screening provides a report detailing these risks and how to avoid them. Download the report
Exclusion Screening offers custom screening solutions tailored to the needs of healthcare providers, including OIG, SAM, and state exclusion lists. You can discuss your requirements during a free consultation.
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You can contact Exclusion Screening for support by visiting their website and using the contact form or scheduling a consultation.
Exclusion Screening offers employee screening, vendor and contractor screening, a compliance hotline, proprietary SAFER™ software, and white label services. These features help healthcare providers maintain compliance and reduce legal risks. See all features
The SAFER™ software automates exclusion screening by providing daily updates, advanced algorithms to handle inconsistent data formats and duplicate names, and scalability for organizations of all sizes. This reduces false positives and negatives and saves time and resources. Learn more about SAFER™
Resolution-focused screening confirms identities using multiple data points, reducing false positives and negatives. This approach minimizes compliance risks and ensures thorough checks, helping organizations avoid penalties like Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP).
Yes, Exclusion Screening verifies that vendors and contractors are compliant, ensuring compliant business relationships and reducing regulatory risks. This service is critical for organizations with extensive vendor networks. Learn more
The Compliance Hotline is a secure and anonymous channel for employees and partners to report fraud, waste, and abuse. It fosters a culture of integrity and enables early detection and resolution of compliance issues. Learn more
Yes, Exclusion Screening offers partnership and reseller opportunities, allowing organizations to provide exclusion and sanction screening software under their own brand. Learn more about white label services
Exclusion Screening's pricing is competitive and customized to each client. Pricing is determined by the specific monitoring lists and the volume of screenings required. This tailored approach ensures cost-effectiveness and scalability. Request a quote
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Healthcare providers, compliance officers, risk managers, legal teams, and operational managers in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare networks benefit from Exclusion Screening's tailored solutions. Organizations with extensive vendor and contractor relationships also gain value from these services. See target audience
Customers can expect improved compliance, cost savings, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, enhanced integrity, scalability, and legal and financial protection. These impacts enable organizations to operate efficiently and focus on delivering quality care. Learn more about business impact
New clients can get started and begin screening within 1 day, which is faster than many other vendors. The SAFER™ software is designed for seamless integration and automation. Implementation details
Yes, Exclusion Screening has a case study on OIG exclusions, discussing a Texas-based laboratory services company and the impact of a False Claims Act judgment. Read the case study
The laboratory services industry is represented in Exclusion Screening's case studies. For more information on other industries, contact Exclusion Screening directly. See case study
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Exclusion Screening uses advanced algorithms and daily updates in its SAFER™ software to handle inconsistent data formats, frequent database updates, and duplicate names. This reduces false positives and negatives and saves time and resources.
Resolution-focused screening confirms identities using multiple data points, helping organizations avoid penalties like Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) and False Claims Act exposure by ensuring thorough and accurate exclusion checks.
The Compliance Hotline provides a secure and anonymous channel for reporting fraud, waste, and abuse, enabling early detection and resolution of compliance issues and fostering a culture of integrity.
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Exclusion Screening aims to be a national leader in exclusionary screening, providing competitively priced services accessible to organizations of all sizes. Its mission is to simplify compliance processes, mitigate legal risks, and support healthcare providers in focusing on their core operations.
Minnesota Department of Human Services maintains the Minnesota DHS Medicaid Excluded Provider List — a separate Medicaid exclusion list providers must screen alongside the federal OIG LEIE and GSA/SAM. Hiring or contracting with anyone on these lists creates federal penalty exposure, even when the hire was unintentional.
| Official list name | Minnesota DHS Medicaid Excluded Provider List |
| Administering agency | Minnesota Department of Human Services |
| Format | Online searchable list |
| Screening cadence | Monthly (CMS SMDL #08-003 and #09-001) |
| Official source | View Minnesota’s official list → |
Each settlement below started with one missed exclusion check. All were preventable. Don’t let your organization become the next example.
February 2025 · Minnesota · Nursing home / senior living
$247,607 — A senior living facility settled with OIG for employing an excluded individual (self-disclosed). Read the OIG settlement →
July 2023 · Minnesota · Behavioral health
$150,172 — A behavioral health provider settled with OIG for employing an excluded individual. Read the OIG settlement →
July 2023 · Minnesota · home health
$40,153 — A home health agency settled with OIG for employing an excluded individual. Read the OIG settlement →
May 2023 · Minnesota · Nursing home / senior living
$64,784 — A senior living facility settled with OIG for employing an excluded individual. Read the OIG settlement →
March 2023 · Minnesota · Pharmacy
$105,586 — A pharmacy settled with OIG for employing an excluded individual (self-disclosed). Read the OIG settlement →
June 2022 · Minnesota · Healthcare services
$105,087 — A healthcare organization settled with OIG for employing an excluded individual (self-disclosed). Read the OIG settlement →
The pattern is clear: Organizations of all types and sizes can be penalized for hiring excluded people or vendors. The only reliable defense is screening every employee and contractor against every exclusion list, monthly. We make that easy for you.
No. The OIG LEIE is the federal exclusion list covering Medicare, Medicaid, and all federal health programs. The Minnesota DHS Medicaid Excluded Provider List is separate and covers providers excluded or terminated from Minnesota Medicaid specifically. Providers must screen both, along with GSA/SAM.
Monthly, on hire and every month thereafter. CMS State Medicaid Director Letters #08-003 and #09-001 require monthly screening of every employee, contractor, and vendor that contributes to a claim — including billers, coders, and managing employees.
Yes — if you bill Minnesota Medicaid or employ Minnesota-licensed staff, the screening obligation applies. An exclusion in one state can also trigger sanctions in others under Section 6501 of the Affordable Care Act.
The OIG can impose civil monetary penalties of up to $24,947 per item or service that an excluded individual contributed to. Penalties stack quickly: a single excluded employee submitting claims over several months can produce six- or seven-figure exposure. Self-disclosure reduces but does not eliminate the penalty — recent settlements show organizations paying $100K-$3M+ even after voluntary reporting.
CMS requires monthly screening of employees, contractors, vendors, and any party who contributes to a claim — including billers, coders, and managing employees. Screening is required on hire and monthly thereafter (CMS State Medicaid Director Letters #08-003 and #09-001).
An exclusion in one state can trigger sanctions in others under Section 6501 of the Affordable Care Act. Providers should screen against the OIG LEIE, GSA/SAM, and every state Medicaid exclusion list — not just their home state.
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