MN HF3206

Establishes a state program requiring the Commissioner of Health to conduct community assessments and epidemiologic investigations to monitor trends in incidence, prevalence, mortality, health outcomes, disability, employment, and quality of life related to long COVID (health problems occurring four or more weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection).

Requires the Commissioner to partner with health care professionals, state agencies, local public health agencies, health insurers, employers, schools, long COVID survivors, and community organizations to identify priority actions and award grants and contracts to organizations serving communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

Appropriates $971,000 in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to expand the community health workforce across Minnesota.

Appropriates $7,500,000 in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 ($6,100,000 for grants and $1,400,000 for administration) to support preventive and chronic disease management services for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

Appropriates $3,146,000 in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 ($900,000 for grants and $2,246,000 for administration) to address long COVID and post-COVID conditions.