Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2275

Introduced
2/27/23  

Caption

Definition added for medical assistance room and board rate, eligible grant fund uses modified, cultural and ethnic minority infrastructure grant program created, mental health grant programs created, transition from homelessness program created, housing supports program created for adults with serious mental illness, definition of supportive housing modified, and application requirements modified.

Impact

As it stands, HF2275 introduces significant amendments to Minnesota Statutes regarding mental health support services. By establishing concrete financial support mechanisms and grant opportunities, the bill seeks to fill gaps in current mental health care provisions. It emphasizes the necessity of expanding crisis services and outreach programs, particularly in rural areas, and it aims to streamline access to essential mental health services for individuals from minority communities. This could have implications for local governments and service providers as they leverage these resources to create more robust support systems.

Summary

House File 2275 (HF2275) focuses on enhancing support for mental health services and addressing homelessness in Minnesota. The bill aims to modify existing laws regarding medical assistance for housing and support services. Among other measures, it defines specific programs to provide sustained assistance for adults with serious mental health needs, facilitating their transition from homelessness and increasing access to cultural and ethnic minority infrastructure grants. This includes the establishment of a new grant program specifically aimed at encouraging organizations to develop culturally responsive mental health services.

Contention

Although HF2275 seeks to provide much-needed support for vulnerable populations, it also presents points of contention regarding funding allocation and the administration of services. Some stakeholders may express concerns about the effectiveness of a centralized funding approach versus localized solutions, arguing that while state-level support is crucial, it may overlook the unique needs of individual communities. Additionally, there may be discussions about how effectively the proposed programs can adapt to the diverse cultural needs of those they are intended to serve given the complex landscape of mental health service delivery.

Companion Bills

MN SF2213

Similar To Cultural and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure Grant Program establishment; Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist Grant program establishment; Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program establishment; Housing with Support for Adults with Serious Mental Illness program establishment

Previously Filed As

MN SF2213

Cultural and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure Grant Program establishment; Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist Grant program establishment; Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program establishment; Housing with Support for Adults with Serious Mental Illness program establishment

MN HF2058

Cultural and ethnic minority infrastructure grant program, culturally specific provider consultation grants, and community health worker mental health training program established; medical assistance reimbursement modified for mental health group settings; and money appropriated.

MN HF4671

Respite care grants modified, youth care professional training program created, adult and children's mobile transition units modified, and money appropriated.

MN HF3495

Mental and behavioral health care provisions modified including service standards, adult and child mental health services grants, substance use disorder services, supportive housing, and provider certification and reimbursement; reports required; and money appropriated.

MN SF4664

Respite care grants modification and youth care professional training program creation

MN SF1953

Mental illness definition modification provision, medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates modification modifications provision, children at risk of bipolar disorder grant program establishment provision, and children's first episode of psychosis program appropriation

MN HF732

Income definitions modified for housing support.

MN HF1198

Child care assistance expanded, grants and rules regarding children's mental health expanded and modified, transition to community initiative modified, staff training requirements modified, covered transportation services modified, coverage of clinical care coordination modified, children's long-term stays in emergency room rules modified, rural family response and stabilization services pilot program established, and money appropriated.

MN HF4190

Client supports expanded, substance use disorder licensing requirements modified, reporting system created, behavioral health reimbursement modified, tax provisions modified for individuals employed in substance use disorder treatment programs, and reports required.

MN SF1891

Cultural and ethnic minority infrastructure grant program establishment and appropriation

Similar Bills

MN SF2213

Cultural and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure Grant Program establishment; Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist Grant program establishment; Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program establishment; Housing with Support for Adults with Serious Mental Illness program establishment

MN SF2212

Department of Health policy provisions modification

MN HF2050

Health policy bill.

MN HF1403

Aging, disability, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and statewide opioid litigation laws modified and established.

MN SF2818

Omnibus Human Services policy bill

MN HF3495

Mental and behavioral health care provisions modified including service standards, adult and child mental health services grants, substance use disorder services, supportive housing, and provider certification and reimbursement; reports required; and money appropriated.

MN HF4366

Civil commitment priority admission requirements modified, prisoner in a correctional facility specified to not be responsible for co-payments for mental health medications, county co-payment expense reimbursement allowed, and money appropriated.

MN HF2930

Health finance bill.