This bill aims to enhance behavioral health support in Minnesota by expanding client services and modifying licensing requirements for substance use disorder treatment. A significant provision allows individuals eligible for medical assistance who have received treatment for substance use disorders within the last year to apply for certified birth records and identification cards without incurring fees. Additionally, the bill mandates the commissioner of human services to collect and publish data on treatment effectiveness, including client readmissions and treatment costs, to improve service delivery. It also emphasizes the importance of peer recovery support services and allows for telehealth services to be reimbursed under the same conditions as in-person services.

Moreover, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to enhance reimbursement rates for mental health and behavioral health services, particularly for substance use disorder treatment. It establishes a three percent increase in payment rates for behavioral health services starting January 1, 2024, and outlines a structured approach for managed care plans to reflect these rate increases. The commissioner of human services is directed to develop recommendations for transition support services for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, focusing on recovery housing, food support, childcare options, and transportation services, with a report due by December 1, 2024. The bill also includes provisions for adopting proposed rates from a recent rate study, effective January 1, 2025, while maintaining certain rate enhancements for clients with children until a cost-based rate is established.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.226, 171.06, 254B.051
1st Engrossment: 144.226, 171.06, 254B.051, 290.0682