This bill seeks to enhance mental health services in Minnesota by broadening the definition of mental illness to include conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, as well as introducing a new classification for complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). It mandates case management services for adults with serious and persistent mental illness or C-PTSD, ensuring they receive necessary support. Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program for children at risk of developing bipolar disorder, which will fund evidence-based interventions, including intensive treatment and outreach for mental health professionals.

Moreover, the bill outlines new regulations for nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, specifying reimbursement structures based on transportation modes rather than vehicle types, and introduces a new reimbursement rate for trips exceeding 100 miles. It also amends mental health case management provisions to include C-PTSD and emphasizes the importance of documentation for reimbursement eligibility. The bill includes appropriations for early intervention grant programs for bipolar disorder and first episodes of psychosis, aiming to improve mental health infrastructure and services across Minnesota, particularly in non-metropolitan areas.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 62A.673, 245.462, 256B.0625
1st Engrossment: 245.462, 245.467, 245.4711, 245.4712, 245.4889, 245I.05, 245I.11, 256B.0625