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SF3170 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Tribally licensed residential substance use disorder treatment providers requirement to enroll in the substance use disorder demonstration project

Related bill: HF3036

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to mandate the enrollment of certain substance use disorder treatment providers, specifically those that are Tribally licensed, into a demonstration project aimed at enhancing care and service efficacy.

Main Provisions

  1. Provider Enrollment Requirement:

    • Tribally licensed residential substance use disorder treatment programs must enroll in a demonstration project by January 1, 2028.
    • Other types of residential treatment programs, nonresidential programs, and out-of-state programs have deadlines by January 1, 2024.
    • Programs that fail to enroll are ineligible for payment for services under a specific section of the state law.

  2. Exemptions:

    • Programs that offer ASAM 3.7 medically monitored inpatient care and are licensed as hospitals are not required to enroll.
    • They must submit evidence to the commissioner demonstrating they meet the level of care requirements to maintain their exemption.

  3. Consultation with Tribal Nations:

    • The Department of Human Services will consult with Tribal Nations regarding the participation of nonresidential programs in the demonstration project.

  4. Rate Enhancement Conditions:

    • Providers already enrolled before July 1, 2021, are eligible for rate enhancements for services provided after their enrollment date.
    • Improvements apply retroactively to certain providers if they demonstrate adherence to the requirements of the demonstration project.

  5. Recoupment of Enhancements:

    • Failure to meet the requirements by the stipulated deadline can lead to the recoupment of any previously granted rate enhancements.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends the existing statute to establish specific deadlines for Tribally licensed and other treatment providers to enroll in a state-run demonstration project or face ineligibility for certain funding.
  • A new process is laid out for including Tribally licensed providers and consulting tribal nations, emphasizing collaboration and compliance with specific demonstration project requirements.

Relevant Terms

  • Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
  • Demonstration Project
  • Tribally Licensed Providers
  • ASAM 3.7 Level of Care
  • Rate Enhancements
  • Commissioner of Human Services

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New requirements for Tribally licensed residential programs to participate in the demonstration project."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill requires licensed substance use disorder treatment providers to enroll in the demonstration project under section 256B.0759, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts deadlines for enrollment and compliance with the demonstration project."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.0759",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill ensures the eligibility for payment for services provided under section 256B.0625.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies ineligibility for payment for non-compliance with enrollment in the demonstration project."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.0625",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill refers to licensing requirements for residential treatment programs under section 245G.21.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "245G.21",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill refers to the licensing of programs as hospitals under sections 144.50 to 144.581.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144.50 to 144.581",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill refers to withdrawal management program requirements under chapter 245F.",
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    },
    "citation": "245F",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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