Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF4963

Introduced
3/14/24  

Caption

Certified community behavioral health pilot project created, report required, and money appropriated.

Impact

If implemented, HF4963 could lead to significant changes in existing laws concerning mental health service provision in the state. It should facilitate increased funding for community-based behavioral health initiatives, thereby potentially reducing the burden on state-run mental health facilities. By allowing community organizations to play a more significant role, the bill aims to ensure that mental health services are tailored to local populations' needs. This will likely enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of mental health service delivery throughout the state.

Summary

House File 4963 aims to establish a certified community behavioral health pilot project, which intends to enhance the delivery of mental health services at the community level. The bill is designed to create a framework within which community-based organizations can provide comprehensive behavioral health services that include outpatient treatment, crisis intervention, and preventive services. Through this initiative, the state seeks to improve mental health outcomes by leveraging community resources and ensuring greater accessibility to necessary health services by those in need.

Contention

However, the bill has been met with notable points of contention. Critics argue that relying on community-based organizations may lead to inconsistencies in service quality, especially if adequate oversight and evaluation frameworks are not established. There are concerns regarding the allocation of funding and the potential for disparities in service availability across different regions. Additionally, some stakeholders fear that the pilot project may divert resources from existing mental health services, undermining the essential support that current facilities offer to those struggling with mental health issues.

Companion Bills

MN SF4986

Similar To Certified community behavioral health pilot project establishment and appropriation

Previously Filed As

MN SF4986

Certified community behavioral health pilot project establishment and appropriation

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 HF3743

Community support services program standards modified, various behavioral health provisions modified, protected transport start-up grants and engagement services pilot grants established, formula-based allocation for mental health grant services recommendations required, and money appropriated.

MN HF1742

Direct support professional certification pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF2008

Homeless youth cash stipend pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF2900

Child care, child safety and permanency, child support, economic assistance, deep poverty, housing and homelessness, behavioral health, medical education and research cost account, MinnesotaCare, Tribal Elder Office, background studies, and licensing governing provisions modified; and money appropriated.

MN HF2476

Child protection; economic supports; housing and homelessness; child care licensing; Department of Children, Youth, and Families provisions modified; reports required; and money appropriated.

MN HF2553

Mental health provider staffing, documentation, and diagnostic assessment requirements modified; certification process required; assertive community treatment and behavioral health home services staff requirements modified; adult rehabilitative mental health services provider entity standards modified; managed care contract requirements modified; grant data and reporting requirements modified; and family peer support services eligibility modified.

MN HF3001

Minnesota financial opportunity grant pilot program established, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF1043

Task Force on Disability Services Accessibility and pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.

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