This bill aims to recodify and enhance the statutory framework surrounding assertive community treatment and intensive residential treatment services within Minnesota's human services system. It amends various sections of the Minnesota Statutes, notably deleting references to intensive residential treatment services in certain areas while introducing new provisions that clarify the provision and payment structure for these services. Key changes include the establishment of a daily rate for intensive residential treatment services, which will cover rehabilitative services and staff travel time, along with criteria for determining these rates based on individual client outcomes and federal reimbursement requirements. The bill also proposes sustainability and start-up grants to support the establishment of assertive community treatment teams and other mental health services.

Additionally, the bill streamlines the provider enrollment process by allowing counties that employ their own staff to apply directly for enrollment and rate setting without needing a county contract. It also specifies that a county contract is not necessary for providers serving specialized subpopulations under certain conditions. The legislation introduces provisions for representative payee services and adjusts assistance standards for adults under 65 qualifying for housing assistance. It clarifies definitions related to housing assistance and repeals specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes concerning intensive residential treatment services, indicating a restructuring of mental health service provisions to improve access and service delivery for individuals in need.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0622, 148F.11, 245.4662, 245.4906, 254B.04, 254B.05, 256.478, 256B.0615, 256B.82, 256D.44