This bill aims to enhance funding for critical access nursing facilities in Minnesota by appropriating funds from the general fund. Specifically, it allocates $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of human services for the purpose of making rate adjustments for these facilities, as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 256R.47.

The new legal language introduced in this bill includes an appropriation clause that specifies the amount of funding and the intended use for critical access nursing facility rate adjustments. This financial support is intended to improve the sustainability and quality of care provided by these essential healthcare facilities.