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HF3333 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hennepin County allowed to use a portion of tax proceeds for specified uses, directed payment arrangement for eligible health care providers established, and Minnesota Ballpark Authority member term limits imposed.

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Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance healthcare funding and public service governance in Minnesota. It encompasses two main initiatives: allowing certain uses of tax revenues in Hennepin County and establishing a new funding arrangement for private hospitals through directed payments. Additionally, it introduces term limits for members of the Minnesota Ballpark Authority.

Main Provisions

  1. Directed Payment Arrangements for Healthcare Providers:

    • Establishes a voluntary program starting July 1, 2025, to increase medical assistance funding for eligible private nonprofit hospitals in Hennepin County.
    • Defines "eligible providers" as level I trauma hospitals, along with associated doctors and emergency services.
    • Directed payments are designed to supplement, not replace, existing medical assistance funding.
    • Managed care and county-based purchasing plans must ensure these payments are made to eligible providers.

  2. Quality and Access Goals:

    • Aligns the directed payment arrangement with state quality goals for patients under medical assistance, focusing on those with higher social and clinical risks.
    • Emphasizes maintaining access to comprehensive healthcare services, including preventive and emergency care, behavioral health, and interpretation services.
    • Requires collaboration with qualifying entities to develop a method for measuring access to care and achieving state quality objectives.

  3. Changes in Provider Governance:

    • Payments cease if a hospital undergoes a change in ownership or if the corporate governance structure changes significantly.
    • Requires hospitals to notify the commissioner 90 days prior to any governance changes.

  4. Federal Approval Requirement:

    • Program implementation depends on federal approval, set to begin either January 1, 2026, or upon receiving approval.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill modifies several sections of existing Minnesota Statutes relating to local government finance and healthcare.
  • It introduces new statutory coding to formalize the directed payment arrangements for specific health care providers.

Relevant Terms

  • Hennepin County
  • Directed payment arrangement
  • Medical assistance
  • Managed care
  • County-based purchasing plans
  • Trauma hospital
  • Healthcare access and quality
  • Federal approval of healthcare funding

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 17, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTaxes
May 17, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTaxes

Citations

 
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