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SF1827 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Court ordered payment for comprehensive assessments covered by medical assistance or the behavioral health fund prohibition provision

Related bill: HF1995

AI Generated Summary

Summary of S.F. No. 1827:

This Minnesota bill modifies provisions related to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and transition support services. Key provisions include:

  1. Comprehensive Chemical Dependency Assessment Charges:

    • Courts must order individuals convicted of certain offenses to pay for their chemical dependency assessment unless the assessment is eligible for reimbursement under existing assistance programs.
    • A $25 assessment charge and an additional $5 surcharge apply for individuals convicted of repeat impaired driving offenses.
    • The funds collected from these charges will be deposited into the state’s general fund.

  2. Accreditation for SUD Treatment Providers:

    • The Department of Human Services (DHS) must accept certain accreditations from recognized accrediting bodies (The Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities - CARF, ASAM Level of Care Certification Program).
    • DHS will work with accrediting bodies and treatment providers to determine equivalency between licensing requirements and accreditation standards.

  3. Transition Support Services Recommendations:

    • The Commissioner of Human Services must develop recommendations for transition support services for individuals leaving SUD treatment, particularly for those receiving Medical Assistance or services through the Behavioral Health Fund.
    • Stakeholder participation must include geographic diversity and representation from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
    • Recommendations must address:
      • Recovery housing funding
      • Food support for individuals not eligible for food assistance
      • Child care options
      • Transportation support (public transit passes or gas stipends)
      • Eligibility criteria and duration for transition support services
      • Potential federal waiver for individuals to remain eligible for Medical Assistance during the transition period
    • The commissioner must submit a report with recommendations by December 1, 2025 to legislative committees.

  4. Terminology Updates:

    • The bill instructs the revisor of statutes to update terms in Minnesota laws and rules, replacing "chemical dependency assessment" with "comprehensive assessment" where applicable.

This bill aims to enhance SUD treatment accessibility, improve transition support services for recovering individuals, and streamline accreditation processes for providers.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toHuman Services
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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