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HF2416 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

County cost of care provisions modified, required admission timelines modified, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2628

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to update and amend current laws regarding the financial responsibilities of counties for individuals receiving care at state-operated facilities in Minnesota. It seeks to modify how counties are billed for the care of certain individuals in treatment centers, adjust admission timelines, and require a report on these changes.

Main Provisions

  • County Financial Responsibility: Changes how counties are billed for the care of individuals at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center.

    • Billing Schedule: Counties are charged 0% for the first 30 days of care, 20% for stays longer than 30 days, and 100% if a patient is ready for discharge but remains in the facility.
    • Between July 1, 2023, and March 31, 2025, counties are not responsible for costs when a patient is to be moved but has not yet been transferred.

  • Exemptions for Care Costs: Counties will not pay the care costs for individuals committed due to mental illness and deemed dangerous if they are waiting for a transfer to another state-operated facility or program, unless certain criteria are met, such as the necessity of the specific program or facility for the patient's needs.

  • Temporary Measures: The exemption from cost responsibility will be temporarily extended until June 30, 2025, under specific conditions for civilly committed individuals awaiting facility transfer.

  • Client Financial Responsibility: Ensures that clients or their families are not held financially responsible for care costs under these provisions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Adjusts existing statutes to reflect the new billing responsibilities and exceptions for counties concerning care at state-operated facilities.
  • Introduces temporary measures and exemptions regarding cost responsibilities for specific periods and situations.

Relevant Terms

  • Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
  • County cost of care
  • Clinically appropriate
  • Civilly committed
  • State-operated facility
  • Mental illness
  • Financial responsibility
  • Billing schedule

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on non-responsibility of counties for costs between specific dates for certain committed individuals."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "County reimbursement from client for certain care costs."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the cost of care provisions at Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts payment schedule for counties based on client care duration and suitability."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "246.54",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
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      "summary": "This section is referenced regarding limitations on county reimbursement responsibilities.",
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    },
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is referenced regarding commitment criteria relevant to cost responsibility.",
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    },
    "citation": "253B.18",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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