Coordinated services organization demonstration project establishment and appropriation

SF 2876 establishes a demonstration project to test a new coordinated care model for people with disabilities who are dual-eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. The bill requires the state commissioner to develop a request for applications, seeking partnerships between disability service providers, health care organizations, and managed care plans. Eligible participants must coordinate services across home care, primary care, dental, pharmacy, and crisis services while prioritizing patient choice and addressing health-related social needs. The project is funded through an appropriation and will measure outcomes like quality of care, cost savings, and access for enrolled individuals. This pilot program directly affects dual-eligible Minnesotans with disabilities and the service providers who coordinate their care.