Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2416

Introduced
3/17/25  

Caption

County cost of care provisions modified, required admission timelines modified, report required, and money appropriated.

Impact

The proposed changes in HF2416 are expected to influence state laws regarding mental health treatment significantly. By changing the county's financial obligations and establishing new protocols for admissions, the bill aims to alleviate the burden on local governments while ensuring that individuals in need of mental health treatment are not left in limbo due to bureaucratic delays. With the establishment of a public dashboard to enhance transparency about treatment referrals and waits, HF2416 seeks to improve accountability in the mental health system.

Summary

House File 2416 (HF2416) addresses issues related to direct care and treatment in Minnesota, specifically modifying the provisions surrounding the cost of care at treatment facilities, altering required admission timelines for patients, and appropriating funds for various mental health service expansions. The bill emphasizes the clinical appropriateness of admissions and aims to strengthen the framework governing the financial responsibilities of counties when treating individuals with mental health issues. This suggests a significant shift in how the state manages mental health funding and services, intending to streamline processes and improve access to care.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HF2416 include concerns about the adequacy of expanded treatment capacity and whether the proposed financial models will truly enhance access to mental health services, especially for individuals awaiting transfers to appropriate facilities. Some stakeholders express skepticism about whether these reforms will address existing gaps in care, prompt timely admissions, and mitigate the risks associated with prolonged delays for individuals in crisis. Additionally, there are worries that overburdening counties with financial responsibility could lead to increased disparities in service access among different regions.

Companion Bills

MN SF2628

Similar To County cost modification of care provisions

Previously Filed As

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 HF4705

County share for direct care and treatment services retroactively eliminated, and money appropriated.

MN HF5135

Eligible recipients and funding modified for mental health innovation programs, county responsibility for cost of care for client awaiting transfer to another state-operated facility or program or Department of Corrections facility removed, direct care and treatment facility capacity and utilization funding provided, and money appropriated.

MN SF5282

Mental Health innovation programs eligible recipients and funding modifications, County responsibility for the cost of care for a client awaiting transfer to another state-operated facility or program or facility operated by the Department of Corrections removal, and appropriations

MN HF1395

County payment for committed persons modified.

MN SF1926

County payment modification for committed persons

MN HF5280

Disability services, aging services, substance use disorder services, and priority admissions and civil commitment provisions modified; Direct Care and Treatment executive board, human services response contingency account, Homelessness and Housing Support Office, workgroups, and councils established; studies and reports required; rulemaking provided; and money appropriated.

MN SF3409

County share for certain direct care and treatment services retroactive elimination

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 HF5247

Taxation and state government operations; various provisions modified, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

MN SF2628

County cost modification of care provisions

MN SF2902

Cost of care exemption for certain committed persons and 48-hour rule for admissions provisions extensions, Priority Admissions Review Panel establishment provision, and Direct Care, Treatment admissions dashboard creation and a limited exemption for admissions from hospital settings provision

MN HF2586

Cost of care exemption for committed persons and 48-hour rule for admissions extended, Priority Admission Review Panel established, creation of Direct Care and Treatment admissions dashboard and a limited exemption for admissions from hospital settings required, and report required.

CA SB717

County mental health services.

CA AB348

Full-service partnerships.

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 SF4460

Civil commitment priority admission requirements modification; prisoner in a correctional facility is not responsible for co-payments for mental health medications specification; reimbursement of county co-payment expenses authorization; appropriating money

CA AB1098

Substance use disorders: youth programs.