This bill aims to enhance emergency mental health services in Minnesota by eliminating co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles for mobile crisis intervention. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically sections 245.469 and 256L.03, to ensure that clients are not charged for emergency services and that county boards provide adequate support for individuals experiencing mental health crises. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely access to mental health professionals and outlines specific requirements for service providers, including the availability of mental health professionals during business hours and the provision of crisis services during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Additionally, the bill promotes the 988 Lifeline for mental health crisis services and allocates funds for mobile crisis grants to support the establishment and operation of mobile crisis teams. It specifies that at least 50% of the grant funds must be directed to rural areas, addressing the need for mental health crisis residential services in underserved regions. The effective date for the changes regarding cost-sharing for mobile crisis intervention is set for January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever comes later.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 245.469, 256L.03