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, generalized anxiety disorder, and a new category for complex post-traumatic stress disorder. It mandates the availability of case management services for adults with serious and persistent mental illness or complex PTSD, requiring providers to inform clients about these services. Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program aimed at funding evidence-based interventions for youth and young adults at risk of early episodes of bipolar disorder, which includes support for intensive treatment, outreach efforts, and training for mental health professionals.

Moreover, the legislation outlines regulations for nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, specifying reimbursement structures and eligible transportation modes. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining trip logs and adhering to distance limits for reimbursement. The bill also expands mental health case management services to include individuals with complex PTSD and details the payment structure for these services. It includes appropriations for grant programs focused on early intervention for bipolar disorder and first episodes of psychosis, ensuring funds are allocated to support stability and continuity of care. The effective date for 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