HF1658

Purpose

This bill provides funding from Minnesota’s general fund to support subsidies for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as authorized by Minnesota law.

Main Provisions

• Section 1 sets aside appropriations specifically for subsidies to federally qualified health centers.
• The state will provide $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• The funding comes from the general fund.
• The money goes to the commissioner of health to administer subsidies to FQHCs, under the authority of Minnesota Statutes section 145.9269.

Significance and Changes to Existing Law

• The bill creates a two-year funding allocation for subsidies to FQHCs, expanding or continuing financial support for these centers.
• It ties the appropriations to the existing statutory framework (Minnesota Statutes section 145.9269) and designates the commissioner of health as the recipient/administrator of the subsidies.
• No other changes to statutes are specified in the excerpt.

Funding Details (at a glance)

• Years funded: FY 2026 and FY 2027
• Amounts: $2,500,000 per year
• Source: General Fund
• Recipient/Actions: Commissioner of Health to provide subsidies to federally qualified health centers
• Legal authority reference: Minnesota Statutes section 145.9269

Relevant Terms

• federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)
• subsidies
• general fund
• commissioner of health
• Minnesota Statutes section 145.9269
• fiscal year 2026
• fiscal year 2027
• appropriation