Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to adjust the funding allocations for human services in Minnesota based on updated financial forecasts. It specifies how public funds should be reallocated to support various social service programs.

Main Provisions

• Appropriations Adjustments: The bill outlines changes in budget allocations for the Department of Human Services, specifying increases or decreases in appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
• Forecasted Programs Funding:
  • General Assistance: Additional funding of $3,737,000 is allocated.
  • Minnesota Supplemental Aid: Receives an increase of $3,428,000.
  • Housing Support: Is allocated an additional $11,923,000.
  • MinnesotaCare: This program, which benefits from the Health Care Access Fund, will get an additional $16,182,000.
  • Medical Assistance: Receives additional funding of $1,735,000.
  • Behavioral Health Fund: The largest increase is allocated here, with additional funding of $135,928,000.

Significant Changes

• The bill makes financial changes to existing appropriations by either increasing or decreasing funds available to specific social programs based on updated fiscal projections. These adjustments aim to ensure that the state can meet the financial needs of these programs effectively.

Relevant Terms

human services, appropriations, fiscal forecast adjustments, general fund, health care access fund, general assistance, MinnesotaCare, medical assistance, behavioral health fund, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, housing support.