This bill aims to recodify statutory language concerning assertive community treatment and intensive residential treatment services within Minnesota's human services framework. 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 framework for these services. Key changes include a requirement for providers to report individual client outcomes, a new chapter dedicated to intensive residential treatment services, and a structured payment system based on daily rates per provider. The bill also mandates documentation of service capacity and relationships with other providers, emphasizes the necessity for services to be medically necessary for payment eligibility, and includes provisions for annual inflation adjustments to rates starting in 2024.

Additionally, the bill enhances enrollment and rate-setting processes for mental health service providers, particularly those operated by counties, allowing them to apply directly to the commissioner without needing a county contract. It establishes criteria for providers serving specialized subpopulations and authorizes the commissioner to provide sustainability and start-up grants for intensive residential treatment and crisis services. The bill also clarifies eligibility for mental health certified peer specialist services under medical assistance, defines housing assistance, and streamlines requirements for provider entities offering intensive residential treatment services. Overall, these amendments aim to improve access to mental health services and support 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