SF2628 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
County cost modification of care provisions
Related bill: HF2416
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to change the way county costs are managed regarding direct care and treatment services, specifically at the Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center. It also intends to establish specific timelines for patient admissions and create a requirement for reporting. Additional funding is allocated to implement these changes.
Main Provisions
Cost of Care Payment Structure:
- The county pays different percentages of care costs based on the length of a patient's stay at the Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center:
- 0% for the first 30 days.
- 20% for days 31 and over if the stay is clinically appropriate.
- 100% for each day beyond clinical appropriateness, unless exceptions apply.
Exceptions to County Payment Responsibility:
- Between April 1, 2023, and June 30, 2025, counties are not responsible for costs for patients deemed dangerous due to mental illness and awaiting transfer to other facilities.
- Counties are not responsible if patients are waiting to transfer to facilities operated by the Department of Corrections or another state-operated program that has been determined to be the only suitable facility.
Exemption for Clients:
- Clients are not required to pay any costs of their care under this new subdivision, regardless of any contrary laws.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Adjustments to County Financial Responsibility: Changes the financial obligations of counties concerning patient care durations and certain patient transfers, reducing county liabilities under specified conditions.
- New Reporting and Timeline Requirements: Establishes new rules for report submissions and timelines concerning patient admissions.
Relevant Terms
direct care, treatment center, county cost, patient admission, mental illness, civil commitment, state-operated facility, Department of Corrections, Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: Amended, No recommendation, re-referred to | State and Local Government |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Exceptions to county responsibility for costs between specific dates for certain committed individuals."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "This bill modifies county payment responsibilities for costs of care at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center under section 246.54 subdivision 1a.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts percentages and conditions for county payment based on length of stay and discharge appropriateness."
]
},
"citation": "246.54",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1a"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
""
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Referenced in context of county payment responsibilities as outlined in sections 246.50 to 246.53.",
"modified": [
"County will be responsible only for amounts exceeding state-received payments."
]
},
"citation": "246.50",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
""
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Referenced regarding exceptions to reimbursement liabilities.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies conditions under which counties or clients are not responsible for certain payments."
]
},
"citation": "246.53",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
""
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Referenced concerning commitments of individuals with mental illness and danger to the public.",
"modified": [
"Provides context for exceptions to county financial responsibilities for certain committed individuals."
]
},
"citation": "253B.18",
"subdivision": ""
}
]