MN HF255

Establishes a Patient-Centered Care program requiring the Commissioner of Human Services to pay health care providers directly for all Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees, with payments going to individual providers and clinics rather than hospital systems or provider networks.

Prohibits renewal of state contracts with managed care plans and integrated health partnerships for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare services, with direct payments becoming effective when current contracts expire on January 1, 2026.

Creates a care coordination payment system where patients choose a primary care provider as their care coordinator, with clinics receiving monthly fees that are higher for those serving populations with socioeconomic factors leading to health disparities.

Funds community outreach grants for community health clinics to hire community health workers, nurses, or social workers to deliver care to underserved populations including those with mental illness or experiencing homelessness, and to reduce hospital readmissions through discharge planning services.

Repeals Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0755, which authorized the Integrated Health Partnership demonstration project for accountable care organizations.