This bill aims to enhance behavioral health services by modifying the requirements for peer recovery support services and recovery peers in Minnesota. Key provisions include the introduction of a tiered reimbursement rate structure for recovery peers, which will consist of three tiers based on the type of services provided. The bill also expands the scope of peer recovery support services to include various supportive activities such as recovery wellness planning, attending support groups, and assisting clients in accessing resources. Additionally, it establishes new qualifications for recovery peers, allowing those with specific credentials to provide group recovery education for groups of up to ten clients, contingent upon completing designated training.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the commissioner of human services develop and implement the tiered reimbursement rate structure by specified deadlines in 2024. It also appropriates funds for the Minnesota Certification Board to create a training course for recovery peers, ensuring they are equipped to provide group education services. The legislation emphasizes the importance of supervision for recovery peers and outlines the necessary qualifications and practices for recovery community organizations to be eligible vendors of peer support services. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of recovery support services in Minnesota.