Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF2022

Introduced
2/27/25  

Caption

Commissioner of human services requirement to establish a minimum per diem rate for a specified psychiatrist residential treatment facility

Impact

The legislative aim of SF2022 is to strengthen the state's commitment to mental health services, particularly focusing on children and adolescents who need psychiatric support. The bill allocates $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 for the establishment of an 18-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility in Clay County, which is a crucial step towards addressing the specific needs of the youth in that region. These enhancements are positioned to navigate the financial burdens that facilities face, ultimately aiming to improve service delivery and outcome for vulnerable populations.

Summary

SF2022 introduces measures to enhance mental health services by requiring the commissioner of human services to establish a minimum per diem rate for psychiatric residential treatment facilities. Specifically, the bill mandates that the per diem rate for the Clay County facility must be no less than $1,800, which is intended to ensure that these facilities can operate sustainably and provide adequate services. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund for related health initiatives, including start-up grants for psychiatric residential treatment facilities aiming to support young individuals under 21 years of age.

Contention

While the bill’s primary focus seems supported by various stakeholders in the health community, concerns regarding funding allocation and the sufficiency of the established per diem rate may arise. Critics might argue that setting a per diem rate does not fully address the financial complexities and operational challenges faced by psychiatric facilities. Opponents may also raise issues regarding the effectiveness of the proposed appropriations and whether they will adequately enhance service capacity to meet the increasing demand for mental health services.

Companion Bills

MN HF1380

Similar To Commissioner of human services required to establish a minimum per diem rate for a specified psychiatric residential treatment facility, Clay County facility funding provided, facility start-up and capacity-building grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

Previously Filed As

MN HF1380

Commissioner of human services required to establish a minimum per diem rate for a specified psychiatric residential treatment facility, Clay County facility funding provided, facility start-up and capacity-building grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

MN SF1479

Direct Care and Treatment executive board appropriation for planning a build out of a locked psychiatric residential treatment facility

MN HF670

Direct Care and Treatment executive board funding provided for planning a build out of a locked psychiatric residential treatment facility, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF671

Grant programs established for various purposes related to children's mental health, provisions governing long-term care consultation services modified, children's mental health service rates modified, psychiatric residential treatment facility working group established, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN SF2349

Human services commissioner requirement to provide updates on and seek federal approval on children's mental health projects and identifying funding gaps in children's residential facilities; crisis stabilization facility establishment; legislative task force on children's residential facilities establishment; licensing for facilities for youth with sexual behavior concerns; appropriating money

MN HB254

CON; remove chemical dependency services and facilities and psychiatric residential treatment facilities from CON law.

MN HF2040

Commissioner of human services directed to provide updates and seek federal approval for children's mental health projects, gaps in children's residential facilities funded, crisis stabilization facility established, legislative task force established, and money appropriated.

MN SF5110

Direct Care and Treatment new secure psychiatric residential treatment facility bond issue and appropriation

MN HB1653

To Set Standards For Licensing And Regulation Of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities; And To Declare An Emergency.

MN SB1342

Relating to the regulation of psychiatric residential treatment facilities and Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of treatment by those facilities; requiring an occupational license.

Similar Bills

NJ A4535

Authorizes provision of residential mental health services in residential substance use disorders treatment facility or program under specified hospital affiliation and clinical support criteria.

MN HF1380

Commissioner of human services required to establish a minimum per diem rate for a specified psychiatric residential treatment facility, Clay County facility funding provided, facility start-up and capacity-building grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

AR HB1653

To Set Standards For Licensing And Regulation Of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities; And To Declare An Emergency.

GA HB677

Health; certain placement procedures for children upon discharge from a hospital or psychiatric residential treatment facility; provide

ND SB2399

Medical assistance reimbursement of psychiatric residential treatment facilities; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

CO HB1172

Secure Fence Around Youth Psychiatric Facility

CA AB1579

Children’s Crisis Continuum Pilot Program.

AK HB36

Foster Children: Psych. Treatment/homes