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MN HF1254

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jack Considine

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Modifies Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0625, subdivision 56a, to expand who can provide post-arrest officer-involved community-based care coordination services.

  • Adds Indian health service facilities and facilities owned and operated by tribes or tribal organizations under Public Law 93-638 as eligible providers alongside county employees and contractors.

  • Expands qualified provider credentials to include alcohol and drug counselors and recovery peers supervised by alcohol and drug counselors, in addition to existing mental health professionals and certified peer specialists.

  • Limits reimbursement to 60 days following initial eligibility determination and requires annual reporting to the commissioner on individuals served and services accessed.

  • Requires counties to provide nonfederal cost share from non-federal sources and ensures no duplication of services or payments under other medical assistance programs.

Legislative Description

Medical assistance coverage modified for community-based care coordination to include tribes.

Last Action

Author added Mariani

3/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance3/11/2020
Ways and Means3/21/2019
Health and Human Services Policy2/14/2019

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