Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF5089

Introduced
3/20/24  

Caption

Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services medical assistance covered services established, commissioner of human services directed to conduct rate study and request federal approval, and report required.

Impact

The implementation of HF5089 is intended to address a significant gap in mental health services for children. By providing coverage for services such as initial family assessments, in-home therapy, and therapy support during residential treatment, the bill is designed to create a more comprehensive care model. It emphasizes evidence-based practices that are culturally responsive and also enhances support for children experiencing co-occurring conditions, which was a noted concern in previous legislative discussions.

Summary

House File 5089, introduced in the Minnesota Legislature, focuses on enhancing mental health support for children through the establishment of Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services. This bill aims to improve access to crucial mental health services by integrating intensive in-home therapy and support into the medical assistance program. Effective January 1, 2028, or upon federal approval, the bill specifies that these services will be covered under Minnesota's medical assistance framework, thus expanding support for children and their families dealing with mental health challenges.

Contention

During discussions surrounding HF5089, advocates for children's mental health services praised the bill as a necessary step towards improving access and support. However, there were concerns about the adequacy of funding and the effectiveness of the proposed rate study, which is mandated to be completed by June 30, 2026. The study will evaluate potential reimbursement rates and ensure that they align with the services provided. Additionally, community input is a critical component, which implies a level of engagement with families and service providers that may highlight the challenges of implementation as well as potential resistance from stakeholders not included in the initial drafting of the bill.

Companion Bills

MN SF5113

Similar To Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services medical assistance covered service establishment and directing the commissioner of human services to conduct a rate study and request federal approval

Previously Filed As

MN SF5113

Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services medical assistance covered service establishment and directing the commissioner of human services to conduct a rate study and request federal approval

MN HF5088

Residential crisis stabilization for children medical assistance covered service established, commissioner of human services directed to request federal approval, and report required.

MN SF5114

Residential crisis stabilization for children medical assistance covered service establishment directing the commissioner of human services to request federal approval

MN HF2955

County-administered rural medical assistance program established; payment, coverage, and eligibility requirements for the CARMA program established; and commissioner of human services directed to seek federal waivers.

MN HF4981

Medical Assistance rate adjustments for physician and professional services established, residential services rates increased, statewide reimbursement rate for behavioral health home services required, and money appropriated.

MN HF729

Medical assistance services expanded to include coverage of care evaluations; medical assistance rates modified for homemaker services, home health agency services, and home care nursing services; home care preceptor grant program established; report required; and money appropriated.

MN HF585

Care evaluation established as a covered medical assistance home care service, medical assistance homemaker rates modified, and report required.

MN HF1005

Medical assistance rate adjustments established for physician professional services, residential service rates increased, and statewide reimbursement rate for behavioral health home services required.

MN SF1402

Medical assistance rate adjustments establishment for physician and professional services

MN SF5084

Medical Assistance rate adjustments for physician and professional services establishment, increasing rates for certain residential services, requiring a statewide reimbursement rate for behavioral health home services, and appropriations

Similar Bills

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