MN SF2710

Reduces county payment obligation for chemical dependency services from 22.95 percent to 15 percent of total costs, and increases county distribution of state third-party collections from 15 percent to 15 percent (with adjustments for collection costs).

Requires individuals to score at level 4 on assessment dimensions related to relapse, continued use, or recovery environment to be assigned to residential treatment services with room and board reimbursement.

Prohibits treatment facility designation as an institution for mental diseases under federal law from being a factor in making residential treatment placements.

Allocates 85 percent (increased from 77.05 percent) of patient and third-party payments to a special revenue account, with 15 percent (decreased from 22.95 percent) going to the financially responsible county.

Prohibits denial of reimbursement to programs designated as institutions for mental diseases due to reductions in federal financial participation and addition of new residential beds.