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MN HF1063

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Backer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of human services shall collaborate with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system to identify peer specialist training coursework and provide outreach to community mental health providers on hiring practices, billing, and benefits of peer specialists.

  • Medical assistance covers clubhouse program services effective July 1, 2015, or upon federal approval, provided by programs accredited by Clubhouse International for persons with serious mental illness.

  • Commissioner must report by January 15, 2016, on intensive community rehabilitation services program analyzing service gaps, similar models in other states, rural vs. metro differences, expansion recommendations, and sustainable funding options.

  • $1,200,000 per year appropriated for fiscal years 2016-2017 for intensive community rehabilitation services; $1,500,000 per year for text message suicide prevention program expansion and training.

  • $500,000 per year for fiscal years 2016-2017 for adolescent and young adult intensive treatment projects; $100,000 for early psychosis training; $2,500,000 per year for supportive housing services for adults with mental illness.

Legislative Description

Mental health peer specialist training and outreach provided; clubhouse program service medical assistance coverage established; report required; funding provided for intensive community rehabilitation services, suicide prevention, intensive treatment for adolescents and young adults, and housing for individuals with mental illness; and money appropriated.

Last Action

Author added Schultz.

3/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance3/26/2015
Higher Education Policy and Finance3/19/2015
Health and Human Services Reform2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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