This bill amends various provisions of Minnesota Statutes to enhance human services related to aging, health care, behavioral health, housing, and mental health licensing. It introduces new requirements for case management services, including documented contacts between case managers and clients, and establishes a sliding scale for parental contributions to children's services based on income. The bill also creates a health care eligibility oversight unit within the Department of Human Services to ensure compliance with Medicaid requirements and outlines the process for determining parental contributions for medical assistance. Additionally, it increases the home equity limit for long-term care services and introduces work or community engagement requirements for medical assistance recipients.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new licensing requirements for nonresidential behavioral health service providers and mandates background studies for individuals involved in licensed programs. It emphasizes the importance of quality assurance in mental health services and introduces provisions for crisis intervention and stabilization services. The bill also outlines the management of prescription drug coverage within the state's managed care system and authorizes housing services as a new reimbursable service category. Overall, the legislation aims to improve the efficiency, accountability, and accessibility of human services in Minnesota while ensuring that vulnerable populations receive necessary support.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.292, 245.4711, 245.4881, 245I.02, 252.27, 256.01, 256B.04, 256B.056, 256B.0561, 256B.06, 256B.061, 256B.0631, 256B.076, 256B.094, 256B.14, 256B.198, 256B.75, 256L.04, 295.52, 245.4661, 245I.011, 254A.03, 254B.06, 256B.0625, 256B.0761, 297E.02, 256B.055, 256B.0658, 256L.03, 256B.051, 245.735, 245A.10, 245A.65, 245C.03, 245G.03, 245I.03, 245I.06, 245I.07, 245I.10, 256B.0623, 256B.0624, 256B.0943, 142B.15, 142B.79, 144.057, 245C.04, 245C.10, 245C.14, 245C.24, 245D.09, 62D.04, 256B.05, 256B.69, 256B.0371