SF 1953 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Mental illness definition modification provision, medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates modification modifications provision, children at risk of bipolar disorder grant program establishment provision, and children's first episode of psychosis program appropriation

This bill updates Minnesota's legal definition of "mental illness" to explicitly include disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression that significantly impair daily functioning. It modifies medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates for mental health services and establishes two new programs: a grant program supporting children at risk of bipolar disorder, and funding for a "children's first episode of psychosis" program. The changes affect Medicaid beneficiaries, mental health providers, and children/adolescents with specific mental health conditions. The bill amends specific sections of Minnesota Statutes related to mental health definitions, service delivery, and funding. (Note: The bill text does not specify exact rate changes for transportation reimbursement.)
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Introduction 1st Engrossment · 6 edits · Mar 17, 2025
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This bill significantly expands mental health support in Minnesota by adding a new definition for 'complex post-traumatic stress disorder' (C-PTSD) to allow adults with this condition to access case management services, alongside existing support for serious and persistent mental illness. It establishes a new grant program specifically for youth and young adults at risk of early-onset bipolar disorder and updates telehealth reimbursement rules to include audio-only calls during a specific future period. The legislation also amends training requirements for mental health staff to include topics on trauma and culturally responsive care.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of eligible recipients for mental health case management services to include adults with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) and creates a new, distinct grant program for early episode of bipolar disorder.
ELIGIBILITY

Added a specific definition for 'complex post-traumatic stress disorder' (C-PTSD) to qualify adults for case management and community support services.

Established a new grant program for evidence-based interventions targeting youth and young adults at risk of developing or experiencing an early episode of bipolar disorder.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'telehealth' to explicitly include audio-only communication between providers and patients for a three-year period starting January 1, 2026.

REQUIREMENT

Added mandatory training topics for mental health staff regarding trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences, and culturally responsive treatment practices.

Revised mental health case management reimbursement rules to clarify payment structures for teams including county staff, tribal agencies, and contracted vendors.

FISCAL

Appropriated funds for the new early episode of bipolar disorder grant program and the first episode of psychosis grant program.

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Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Human Services
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health and Human Services
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Alice Mann
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MN
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