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SF3223 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Assertive community treatment certification timelines establishment provision

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Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to establish certification timelines for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams that provide mental health services in Minnesota. This is intended to ensure that these teams meet specific standards and maintain quality in their service delivery.

Main Provisions

  • Certification Process: ACT teams must be certified by the state using a process developed by the commissioner, which should be completed within 45 calendar days. The certification process evaluates whether the teams meet certain standards and program fidelity, using a nationally recognized fidelity tool.
  • Recertification: Teams must undergo recertification at least every three years to maintain their certification status.

  • Standards for ACT Teams: Certified ACT teams must:

    1. Have the ability to recruit, hire, manage, and train team members.
    2. Possess adequate administrative capabilities to ensure service availability.
    3. Show flexibility in service delivery to cater to clients’ changing needs.
    4. Maintain all necessary legal records.
    5. Be enrolled as Medicaid providers.
    6. Implement a quality assurance plan to monitor service outcomes and client satisfaction.

  • Decertification and Oversight: The commissioner has the authority to decertify ACT teams that no longer meet requirements or fail to maintain clinical and administrative standards. The process for decertification includes the possibility of corrective actions or medical assistance repayment. Decertifications can be appealed.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill amends existing Minnesota Statutes by setting a specific 45-day timeline for the state to process certification applications for ACT teams, which was not previously specified. It also elaborates on the standards and procedures for certification and decertification of these teams.

Relevant Terms

  • Mental health services
  • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
  • Certification and recertification
  • Fidelity standards
  • Medicaid provider
  • Quality assurance plan

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Timelines for certification and recertification of ACT teams to be completed within 45 days."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill establishes certification timelines for assertive community treatment providers under section 256B.0622.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies standards and processes for certification and decertification."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.0622",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
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      ],
      "summary": "This section is referenced as part of the standards for assertive community treatment.",
      "modified": [
        "References existing standards in section 245I.011 subdivision 5 for ACT teams."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "245I.011",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  }
]

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