HF255 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Patient-Centered Care program established, direct state payments to health care providers authorized, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1059

AI Generated Summary

This bill aims to introduce the Patient-Centered Care program in Minnesota, which focuses on improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs for those enrolled in medical assistance and MinnesotaCare. It proposes direct payments from the state to healthcare providers for services, medication, and immunizations provided to these enrollees. The bill also promotes care coordination by paying primary care providers to manage and coordinate care for patients, with higher fees for clinics serving communities facing economic challenges affecting health. Additionally, the program encourages community outreach by funding community health workers to support mental health services, homelessness, and more. The bill emphasizes fair and timely payment to providers and sets up resources like hotlines and websites to help patients find providers and manage their health needs effectively.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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      "added": [
        "A new subsection clarifying disbursement rules."
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      "removed": [
        "Eliminates previous requirement for municipal matching funds."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies pension fund eligibility for volunteer firefighters under section 353G.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts pension payment schedule from annual to quarterly."
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