Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to adjust the funding allocations for various human services programs in Minnesota. This includes both increasing and decreasing appropriations to align with updated forecasts.

Main Provisions

• Adjustments to Appropriations: The bill adjusts monetary figures in previously set appropriations for different human services programs. These adjustments reflect forecast changes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
• Funding Sources: Adjustments are made to allocations from the General Fund and the Health Care Access Fund.
• Specific Program Changes:
  • General Assistance: An appropriation adjustment of $3,737,000.
  • Minnesota Supplemental Aid: An appropriation adjustment of $3,428,000.
  • Housing Support: An appropriation adjustment of $11,923,000.
  • MinnesotaCare: An appropriation adjustment of $16,182,000 from the Health Care Access Fund.
  • Medical Assistance: An appropriation adjustment of $1,735,000.
  • Behavioral Health Fund: An appropriation adjustment of $135,928,000.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill revises appropriations set in previous laws from 2023 and 2024 to better meet the forecasted needs for 2025, reflecting either increases or decreases in funding for specific programs.

Relevant Terms

human services, forecast adjustments, appropriations, general fund, health care access fund, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, Housing Support, MinnesotaCare, Medical Assistance, Behavioral Health Fund.