This bill seeks to improve mental health services in Minnesota by broadening the definition of mental illness to include conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and generalized anxiety disorder, while also introducing a new classification for complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). It mandates the availability of 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 aimed at providing evidence-based interventions for youth and young adults at risk of developing bipolar disorder, which includes funding for intensive treatment, medication management, and outreach for mental health professionals.

Moreover, the bill outlines new regulations for nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, specifying reimbursement structures and provider responsibilities, including the requirement to use the most direct route. It also expands mental health case management coverage to include individuals with C-PTSD and emphasizes the importance of training for staff providing direct services, particularly regarding mental health issues and psychotropic medications. The bill includes appropriations for grant programs targeting early episodes of bipolar disorder and first episodes of psychosis, with the aim of enhancing mental health infrastructure and ensuring funding stability. The effective date of these changes is contingent upon federal approval.

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