Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to adjust financial forecasts and appropriations for various human services programs in Minnesota. It aims to allocate additional funding or reduce existing appropriations as needed to align with updated forecasts for these programs.

Main Provisions

• The bill adjusts appropriations for several human services programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
• Funds are specifically designated for different programs based on need:
  • General Assistance: Allocated $3,737,000.
  • Minnesota Supplemental Aid: Received $3,428,000.
  • Housing Support: Appropriated $11,923,000.
  • MinnesotaCare: $16,182,000 allocated from the Health Care Access Fund.
  • Medical Assistance: Allocated $1,735,000.
  • Behavioral Health Fund: Largest appropriation with $135,928,000.

Significant Changes

• The appropriations modify figures established in previous legislative acts (2023 and 2024) to reflect current financial forecasts.
• The bill provides specific amounts from the General Fund and the Health Care Access Fund to ensure that program needs are met without significant surplus or deficit.

Relevant Terms

human services, appropriations, forecast adjustments, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, Housing Support, MinnesotaCare, Medical Assistance, Behavioral Health Fund, Health Care Access Fund.