This bill modifies provisions related to the cost of care for individuals receiving direct care and treatment in Minnesota, specifically at the Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center and community behavioral health hospitals. It establishes a new payment schedule for counties, where they are responsible for 0% of costs for the first 30 days, 20% for days 31 and beyond if clinically appropriate, and 100% for days when discharge is deemed appropriate. The bill also removes previous exemptions for counties regarding costs for certain individuals awaiting transfer to other facilities, while introducing new criteria for when counties are not responsible for costs related to civilly committed individuals awaiting transfer. Additionally, it mandates the establishment of a publicly accessible dashboard to track admission metrics and requires a report on the evaluations of mobile crisis programs and treatment services.

Furthermore, the bill sets new admission timelines, requiring that patients be admitted to state-operated treatment programs within 48 hours initially, transitioning to a ten-day requirement once certain capacity thresholds are met. It also includes provisions for reimbursement of costs incurred by state agencies or counties for civilly committed patients awaiting admission beyond the first 30 days. The bill appropriates funds to expand treatment capacity at secure facilities, the Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center, and community behavioral health hospitals, aiming to increase the number of fully staffed beds available for mental health treatment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 246.54, 246C.07, 253B.10