MN HF4514

Commissioner of human services must develop a medical assistance covered benefit for integrated health services that operationalizes National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) and complies with Clubhouse International Standards, including obtaining accreditation.

Commissioner must submit a report by October 1, 2026 to legislative committees detailing proposed eligibility, clinical and service requirements, provider standards, licensing and accreditation requirements, reimbursement rates, state plan amendment deadline, and draft implementing legislation.

Commissioner shall establish a demonstration project expiring January 1, 2028 at sites accredited or seeking accreditation by Clubhouse International, with at least $300,000 per site awarded to at least three eligible sites, including at least one in rural Minnesota.

Demonstration project funds may be used to establish or expand integrated health services models of care, or to provide services to enrollees without full coverage from other insurance sources.

$4,500,000 is appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2025 as a one-time appropriation available until December 31, 2027.