Supplemental rate for a housing support provider in Washington County authorization

This bill authorizes a supplemental payment rate for housing support providers in Washington County, Minnesota, to help cover costs for facilities serving adults with mental illness, substance use disorders, or housing instability. The amendment requires county agencies to negotiate an additional monthly rate of up to $1,028 for up to 29 beds at eligible facilities that provide room, board, and 24-hour supervision and support services. The supplemental rate applies retroactively starting April 1, 2026, and includes provisions for legislatively authorized inflation adjustments. This change directly affects housing support providers operating in Washington County and the county agencies responsible for funding their services.