HF2758

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to update and reorganize Minnesota's statutory language concerning assertive community treatment (ACT) and intensive residential treatment services (IRTS). This will ensure more clarity and conformity across various statutes involving human services.

Main Provisions

• Coverage and Payment: The bill clarifies that medical assistance will cover medically necessary assertive community treatment and intensive residential treatment services provided by certified entities. It establishes a single daily rate for these services, inclusive of necessary staff travel and crisis stabilization services.
• Provider Requirements: Entities providing these services must report individual client outcomes using approved instruments. Providers need to demonstrate capacity and establish ongoing relationships with other service providers to facilitate referrals.
• Grant Programs: The bill allows for the distribution of sustainability and startup grants to maintain and establish assertive community treatment and intensive residential treatment services.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Licensure and Standards: The bill proposes the repeal of certain existing licensing and contract requirements specifically for intensive residential treatment services, as it reorganizes these requirements under different statute sections.
• Inflation Adjustment: Rates for services will now be annually adjusted for inflation based on the Medicare Economic Index.
• Third-party Payments and Eligibility: Clarifications are made regarding eligibility for services if clients have third-party payers, and for those disenrolled from state prepaid plans, ensuring continuity of care.
• Special Needs Allowance: Adjustments to allowances for different living arrangements and dietary needs for individuals transitioning from institutions or requiring specialized diets.

Relevant Terms

• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
• Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS)
• Medically Necessary
• Medical Assistance
• Sustainability Grants
• Startup Grants
• Rate Adjustment
• Inflation Adjustment
• Third-party Payments
• Licensing Requirements