SF512 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Residential substance use disorder treatment provider rates increase provision

Related bill: HF1805

AI Generated Summary

This bill, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, is designed to increase the payment rates for providers of residential substance use disorder treatment services. Specifically, it amends existing state statutes to:

  1. Provide a small increase (1%) in payment rates for certain substance use disorder services that were not previously eligible for rate increases, applicable to services provided on or after July 1, 2017, based on rates from January 1, 2017.

  2. Introduce a significant increase (50%) in payment rates for residential substance use disorder treatment services listed under specific clauses, applicable to services provided on or after July 1, 2025, based on rates from January 1, 2025.

These increases will only apply to vendors who comply with the specified requirements of the section mentioned. The goal of this bill is to support and improve the financial viability of residential substance use disorder treatment services in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision for a 50% rate increase for certain services from July 1, 2025."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the substance use disorder provider rate increase under section 254B.12.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts previous provider rate increases that were set for July 1, 2017."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "254B.12"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References section 254B.05 regarding eligibility for substance use disorder services.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the specific services and vendors eligible for the new rate increase."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "254B.05"
  }
]