Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2143

Introduced
3/10/25  

Caption

Mental illness definition modified, changes to medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates made, grant program for children at risk of bipolar disorder established, report required, children's first episode of psychosis program funding provided, and money appropriated.

Impact

The proposed measures are expected to significantly improve the landscape of mental health services provided to individuals from childhood through young adulthood. By establishing a program specifically aimed at providing support and treatment for those at risk of developing or experiencing bipolar disorder, the bill seeks to reduce the incidence of severe mental health episodes among the youth population. Additionally, the increased reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation will enhance the accessibility of mental health services, particularly in underserved rural communities.

Summary

House File 2143 aims to modify existing statutes concerning mental health in Minnesota, particularly relating to the care and treatment of individuals with bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. The bill updates the definition of 'mental illness' to align with current diagnostic codes and aims to enhance medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates to improve access to care for individuals needing treatment. This is especially pertinent for children at risk of bipolar disorder, for whom a new grant program is established to facilitate early interventions employing evidence-based practices.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HF2143 may stem from budgetary implications and the strategic prioritization of mental health resources. Stakeholders may debate the adequacy of allocated funds to support the proposed grant programs and the potential burden on the Minnesota state budget. Moreover, there may be discussions regarding the balance between state-level oversight of mental health services and the need for local control to tailor interventions based on community-specific needs. Opponents may argue that while intentions are positive, the effectiveness of such programs largely depends on adequate funding and the availability of trained professionals to implement evidence-based practices.

Companion Bills

MN SF1953

Similar To 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

Previously Filed As

MN HF1706

Telehealth requirements modified, medical assistance reimbursement increased for protected transport services, grants established, and money appropriated.

MN SF1826

Telehealth requirements modification; medical assistance reimbursements for transport services authorization; appropriating money

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 HF2275

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.

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 SF1174

Children's mental health provisions modifications and appropriations

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 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 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.

Similar Bills

MN SF2896

Nonemergency medical transportation provisions modifications

MN HF196

Fuel adjustment provided for nonemergency medical transportation and ambulance service reimbursement.

MN SF149

Fuel adjustment provision for nonemergency medical transportation and ambulance service reimbursement

MN HF690

Medical assistance requirements and payment rates modified for nonemergency medical transportation.

MN HF3058

Medical assistance payment rate increased for nonemergency medical transportation for client reimbursement.

MN SF316

Nonemergency medical transportation payment rates increase

MN HF435

Payment rates increased for nonemergency medical transportation.

MN SF2125

Nonemergency medical transportation payment rates increase