SF 2669
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/21/2025 03:01 p.m.
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14.26 14.27 14.28 14.29 14.30 14.31 15.1 15.2
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66.29 66.30 66.31 66.32 67.1 67.2 67.3 67.4 67.5 67.6 67.7 67.8 67.9 67.10 67.11 67.12 67.13 67.14 67.15 67.16 67.17 67.18 67.19 67.20 67.21 67.22 67.23 67.24 67.25 67.26 67.27 67.28 67.29 67.30 67.31 67.32 67.33 67.34 68.1 68.2 68.3 68.4 68.5 68.6 68.7 68.8 68.9 68.10 68.11 68.12 68.13 68.14 68.15 68.16 68.17 68.18 68.19 68.20 68.21 68.22 68.23 68.24 68.25 68.26 68.27 68.28 68.29 68.30 68.31 68.32 68.33
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69.4 69.5 69.6 69.7 69.8 69.9 69.10 69.11 69.12 69.13 69.14 69.15 69.16 69.17 69.18 69.19 69.20 69.21 69.22 69.23 69.24 69.25 69.26 69.27 69.28 69.29 69.30 69.31 69.32 69.33 70.1 70.2 70.3 70.4 70.5 70.6 70.7 70.8 70.9 70.10 70.11 70.12 70.13 70.14 70.15 70.16 70.17 70.18 70.19 70.20 70.21 70.22 70.23 70.24 70.25 70.26 70.27 70.28 70.29 70.30 70.31 70.32 71.1 71.2 71.3 71.4 71.5 71.6 71.7 71.8 71.9 71.10 71.11 71.12 71.13 71.14 71.15 71.16 71.17 71.18 71.19 71.20 71.21 71.22 71.23 71.24 71.25 71.26 71.27 71.28 71.29 71.30 71.31 71.32 71.33 72.1 72.2 72.3 72.4 72.5 72.6 72.7 72.8 72.9 72.10 72.11 72.12 72.13 72.14 72.15 72.16 72.17 72.18 72.19 72.20 72.21 72.22 72.23 72.24 72.25 72.26 72.27 72.28 73.1 73.2 73.3 73.4 73.5 73.6 73.7 73.8 73.9 73.10 73.11 73.12 73.13 73.14 73.15 73.16 73.17 73.18 73.19 73.20 73.21 73.22 73.23 73.24 73.25 73.26 73.27 73.28 73.29 73.30 73.31 73.32 74.1 74.2 74.3 74.4 74.5 74.6 74.7 74.8 74.9 74.10 74.11 74.12 74.13 74.14 74.15 74.16 74.17 74.18 74.19 74.20 74.21 74.22 74.23 74.24 74.25 74.26 74.27 74.28 74.29 74.30 74.31 74.32 74.33 75.1 75.2 75.3 75.4 75.5 75.6 75.7 75.8 75.9 75.10 75.11 75.12 75.13 75.14 75.15 75.16 75.17 75.18 75.19 75.20 75.21 75.22 75.23 75.24 75.25 75.26 75.27 75.28 75.29 75.30 75.31 75.32 76.1 76.2 76.3 76.4
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A bill for an act
relating to health care; modifying provisions relating to the Department of Health,
health care, pharmacy services, background studies, Department of Human Services
program integrity, health-related licensing boards, and certain fees; providing for
rulemaking; requiring reports; making forecast adjustments; appropriating money;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13.46, subdivisions 2, 3; 62D.21;
62D.211; 103I.005, subdivision 17b; 103I.101, subdivisions 2, 5, 6, by adding a
subdivision; 103I.208, subdivisions 1, 1a, 2; 103I.235, subdivision 1; 103I.525,
subdivisions 2, 6, 8; 103I.531, subdivisions 2, 6, 8; 103I.535, subdivisions 2, 6,
8; 103I.541, subdivisions 2b, 2c, 4; 103I.545, subdivisions 1, 2; 103I.601,
subdivisions 2, 4; 144.0758, subdivision 3; 144.1205, subdivisions 2, 4, 8, 9, 10;
144.121, subdivisions 1a, 2, 5, by adding subdivisions; 144.1215, by adding a
subdivision; 144.122; 144.1222, subdivision 1a; 144.3831, subdivision 1; 144.55,
subdivision 1a; 144.554; 144.608, subdivision 2; 144.615, subdivision 8; 144.966,
subdivision 2; 144A.291, subdivision 2; 144A.43, by adding a subdivision;
144A.474, subdivisions 9, 11; 144A.475, subdivisions 3, 3a, 3b, 3c; 144A.71,
subdivision 2; 144A.753, subdivision 1; 144E.123, subdivision 3; 144G.20,
subdivisions 3, 13, 16, 17; 144G.30, subdivision 7; 144G.31, subdivisions 2, 4, 5,
8; 144G.45, subdivision 6; 145.8811; 148.108, subdivision 1, by adding
subdivisions; 148B.53, subdivision 3; 148E.180, subdivisions 1, 5, 7, by adding
subdivisions; 153B.85, subdivisions 1, 3; 156.015, by adding subdivisions; 157.16,
subdivisions 2, 2a, 3, 3a, by adding a subdivision; 174.30, subdivision 3; 245.095,
subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision; 245A.04, subdivision 1; 245A.05; 245A.07,
subdivision 2; 245C.13, subdivision 2; 245C.14, by adding subdivisions; 245C.15,
subdivisions 1, 4a; 254B.06, by adding a subdivision; 256.9657, subdivisions 2,
3; 256.983, subdivision 4; 256B.04, subdivision 21; 256B.0625, subdivisions 3b,
8e, 13, 13c, 30; 256B.0659, subdivision 21; 256B.0949, subdivision 2; 256B.69,
subdivision 6d; 256B.85, subdivision 12; 256L.03, subdivision 3b; 326.72,
subdivision 1; 326.75, subdivisions 3, 3a; 327.15, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, by adding
a subdivision; Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 67, section 4; proposing coding for
new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 144; 153; repealing Minnesota Statutes
2024, sections 103I.550; 148.108, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 156.015, subdivision 1;
Minnesota Rules, parts 2500.1150; 2500.2030; 4695.2900; 6900.0250, subparts
1, 2; 9100.0400, subparts 1, 3; 9100.0500; 9100.0600.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
ARTICLE 1
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62D.21, is amended to read:
62D.21 FEES.
Every health maintenance organization subject to sections 62D.01 to 62D.30 shall pay
to the commissioner of healthnew text begin the followingnew text end fees deleted text begin as prescribed by the commissioner of health
pursuant to section 144.122 for the followingdeleted text end :
(1) filing an application for a certificate of authoritynew text begin : $10,000new text end ;
(2) filing an amendment to a certificate of authoritynew text begin : $125new text end ;
(3) filing each annual reportnew text begin : $400new text end ; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
deleted text begin
(4) other filings, as specified by rule.
deleted text end
new text begin
(4) filing each quarterly report: $200; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) filing annual plan review documents, amendments to plan documents, and quality
plans: $125.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62D.211, is amended to read:
62D.211 RENEWAL FEE.
Each health maintenance organization subject to sections 62D.01 to 62D.30 shall submit
to the commissioner of health each year before June 15 a certificate of authority renewal
fee in the amount of deleted text begin $10,000deleted text end new text begin $30,000new text end each plus deleted text begin 20deleted text end new text begin 88new text end cents per person enrolled in the health
maintenance organization on December 31 of the preceding year. deleted text begin The commissioner may
adjust the renewal fee in rule under the provisions of chapter 14.
deleted text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.005, subdivision 17b, is amended to read:
Subd. 17b.
Temporary boring.
"Temporary boring" means an excavation that is 15
feet or more in depth, is sealed within 72 hours of the time of construction, and is drilled,
cored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or otherwise constructed to:
(1) conduct physical, chemical, or biological testing of groundwater, including
groundwater quality monitoring;
(2) monitor or measure physical, chemical, radiological, or biological parameters of
earth materials or earth fluids, including hydraulic conductivity, bearing capacity, or
resistance;
(3) measure groundwater levels, including use of a piezometer; deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin or
new text end
(4) determine groundwater flow direction or velocity.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.101, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Duties.
The commissioner shall:
(1) regulate the drilling, construction, modification, repair, and sealing of wells and
borings;
(2) examine and license:
(i) well contractors;
(ii) persons constructing, repairing, and sealing bored geothermal heat exchangers;
(iii) persons modifying or repairing well casings above the pitless unit or adaptor, well
screens, well diameters, and installing well pumps or pumping equipment;
(iv) persons constructing, repairing, and sealing dewatering wells;
(v) persons sealing wells or borings; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(vi) persons excavating or drilling holes for the installation of elevator borings;new text begin and
new text end
new text begin
(vii) persons installing, removing, or maintaining groundwater thermal exchange devices
and submerged closed loop heat exchangers;
new text end
(3) examine and license environmental well contractors;
(4) license explorers engaged in exploratory boring and examine individuals who
supervise or oversee exploratory boring;
(5) after consultation with the commissioner of natural resources and the Pollution
Control Agency, establish standards for the design, location, construction, repair, and sealing
of wells and borings within the state; and
(6) issue permits for wells, groundwater thermal devices, bored geothermal heat
exchangers,new text begin installation of submerged closed loop heat exchanger systems,new text end and elevator
borings.
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.101, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Commissioner to adopt rules.
The commissioner shall adopt rules including:
(1) issuance of licenses for:
(i) qualified well contractors;
(ii) persons constructing, repairing, and sealing dewatering wells;
(iii) persons sealing wells or borings;
(iv) persons installing, modifying, or repairing well casings, well screens, well diameters,
and well pumps or pumping equipment;
(v) persons constructing, repairing, and sealing bored geothermal heat exchangers;
(vi) persons constructing, repairing, and sealing elevator borings; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(vii) persons constructing, repairing, and sealing environmental wells;new text begin and
new text end
new text begin
(viii) persons installing, removing, or maintaining groundwater thermal exchange devices
and submerged closed loop heat exchangers;
new text end
(2) establishment of conditions for examination and review of applications for license
and certification;
(3) establishment of conditions for revocation and suspension of license and certification;
(4) establishment of minimum standards for design, location, construction, repair, and
sealing of wells and borings to implement the purpose and intent of this chapter;
(5) establishment of a system for reporting on wells and borings drilled and sealed;
(6) establishment of standards for the construction, maintenance, sealing, and water
quality monitoring of wells in areas of known or suspected contamination;
(7) establishment of wellhead protection measures for wells serving public water supplies;
(8) establishment of procedures to coordinate collection of well and boring data with
other state and local governmental agencies;
(9) establishment of criteria and procedures for submission of well and boring logs,
formation samples or well or boring cuttings, water samples, or other special information
required for and water resource mapping; and
(10) establishment of minimum standards for design, location, construction, maintenance,
repair, sealing, safety, and resource conservation related to borings, including exploratory
borings as defined in section 103I.005, subdivision 9.
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.101, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Fees for variances.
The commissioner shall charge a nonrefundable application
fee of deleted text begin $275deleted text end new text begin $325new text end to cover the deleted text begin administrativedeleted text end cost of processing a request for a variance or
modification of rules adopted by the commissioner under this chapter.
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.101, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Inspection. new text end
new text begin
At a minimum, the commissioner of health shall inspect at least
25 percent of well construction notifications each year under this section.
new text end
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.208, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Well notification fee.
The well notification fee to be paid by a property
owner is:
(1) for construction of a water supply well, deleted text begin $275deleted text end new text begin $325new text end , which includes the state core
function fee;
(2) for a well sealing, deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $125new text end for each well or temporary boring, which includes the
state core function fee, except that: (i) a single notification and fee of deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $125new text end is required
for all temporary borings on a single property and sealed within 72 hours of start of
construction; and (ii) temporary borings less than 25 feet in depth are exempt from the
notification and fee requirements in this chapter;
(3) for construction of a dewatering well, deleted text begin $275deleted text end new text begin $330new text end , which includes the state core
function fee, for each dewatering wellnew text begin ,new text end except a dewatering project comprising five or more
dewatering wells shall be assessed a single fee of deleted text begin $1,375deleted text end new text begin $1,620new text end for the dewatering wells
recorded on the notification; and
(4) for construction of an environmental well, deleted text begin $275deleted text end new text begin $330new text end , which includes the state core
function fee, deleted text begin except that a single fee of $275 is required for all environmental wells recorded
on the notification that are located on a single property, and except that no fee is required
for construction of a temporary boringdeleted text end new text begin for each environmental well, except an environmental
well site project comprising five or more environmental wells shall be assessed a single fee
of $1,620 for the environmental wells recorded on the notificationnew text end .
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.208, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
State core function fee.
The state core function fee to be collected by the
state and delegated community health boards and used to support state core functions is:
(1) for a new well, deleted text begin $20deleted text end new text begin $40new text end ; and
(2) for a well sealing, deleted text begin $5deleted text end new text begin $15new text end .
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.208, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Permit fee.
new text begin (a) new text end The permit fee to be paid by a property owner is:
(1) for a water supply well that is not in use under a maintenance permit, deleted text begin $175deleted text end new text begin $225new text end
annually;
(2) for an environmental well that is unsealed under a maintenance permit, deleted text begin $175 annually
exceptdeleted text end no fee is required for an environmental well owned by a federal agency, state agency,
or local unit of government that is unsealed under a maintenance permit. "Local unit of
government" means a statutory or home rule charter city, town, county, or soil and water
conservation district, new text begin a new text end watershed district, an organization formed for the joint exercise of
powers under section 471.59, a community health board, or other special purpose district
or authority with local jurisdiction in water and related land resources management;
(3) for environmental wellsnew text begin on an environmental well sitenew text end that are unsealed under a
maintenance permitdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin :
new text end
deleted text begin $175deleted text end new text begin (i) $225new text end annuallynew text begin for one to ten environmental wellsnew text end per site deleted text begin regardless of the
number of environmental wells located on sitedeleted text end ;
new text begin
(ii) $325 annually for 11 to 20 environmental wells per site; and
new text end
new text begin
(iii) $425 annually for 21 or more environmental wells per site;
new text end
(4) for a groundwater thermal exchange device, in addition to the notification fee for
water supply wells, deleted text begin $275deleted text end new text begin $350 for systems using 20 gallons per minute or less and $590
for systems using over 20 gallons per minutenew text end , which includes the state core function fee;
(5) for a bored geothermal heat exchanger with less than ten tons of heating/cooling
capacity, deleted text begin $275deleted text end new text begin $350new text end ;
(6) for a bored geothermal heat exchanger with ten to 50 tons of heating/cooling capacity,
deleted text begin $515deleted text end new text begin $590new text end ;
(7) for a bored geothermal heat exchanger with greater than 50 tons of heating/cooling
capacity, deleted text begin $740deleted text end new text begin $815new text end ;
(8) for a dewatering well that is unsealed under a maintenance permit, deleted text begin $175deleted text end new text begin $330new text end annually
for each dewatering well, except a dewatering project comprising deleted text begin more thandeleted text end fivenew text begin or morenew text end
dewatering wells shall be issued a single permit for deleted text begin $875deleted text end new text begin $1,620new text end annually for dewatering
wells recorded on the permit;
(9) for an elevator boring, deleted text begin $275deleted text end new text begin $325new text end for each boring; and
(10) for a submerged closed loop heat exchanger system, in addition to the notification
fee for water supply wells, $3,250, which includes the state core function fee.
new text begin
(b) For purposes of this subdivision, an environmental well site includes all of the
environmental wells on a single property. A single property is considered one tax parcel or
multiple contiguous parcels with the same owner.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.235, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Disclosure of wells to buyer.
(a) Before signing an agreement to sell or
transfer real property, the seller must disclose in writing to the buyer information about the
status and location of all known wells on the property, by delivering to the buyer either a
statement by the seller that the seller does not know of any wells on the property, or a
disclosure statement indicating the legal description and county, and a map drawn from
available information showing the location of each well to the extent practicable. In the
disclosure statement, the seller must indicate, for each well, whether the well is in use, not
in use, or sealed.
(b) At the time of closing of the sale, the disclosure statement information, name and
mailing address of the buyer, and the quartile, section, township, and range in which each
well is located must be provided on a well disclosure certificate signed by the seller or a
person authorized to act on behalf of the seller.
(c) A well disclosure certificate need not be provided if the seller does not know of any
wells on the property and the deed or other instrument of conveyance contains the statement:
"The Seller certifies that the Seller does not know of any wells on the described real
property."
(d) If a deed is given pursuant to a contract for deed, the well disclosure certificate
required by this subdivision shall be signed by the buyer or a person authorized to act on
behalf of the buyer. If the buyer knows of no wells on the property, a well disclosure
certificate is not required if the following statement appears on the deed followed by the
signature of the grantee or, if there is more than one grantee, the signature of at least one
of the grantees: "The Grantee certifies that the Grantee does not know of any wells on the
described real property." The statement and signature of the grantee may be on the front or
back of the deed or on an attached sheet and an acknowledgment of the statement by the
grantee is not required for the deed to be recordable.
(e) This subdivision does not apply to the sale, exchange, or transfer of real property:
(1) that consists solely of a sale or transfer of severed mineral interests; or
(2) that consists of an individual condominium unit as described in chapters 515 and
515B.
(f) For an area owned in common under chapter 515 or 515B the association or other
responsible person must report to the commissioner by July 1, 1992, the location and status
of all wells in the common area. The association or other responsible person must notify
the commissioner within 30 days of any change in the reported status of wells.
(g) If the seller fails to provide a required well disclosure certificate, the buyer, or a
person authorized to act on behalf of the buyer, may sign a well disclosure certificate based
on the information provided on the disclosure statement required by this section or based
on other available information.
(h) A county recorder or registrar of titles may not record a deed or other instrument of
conveyance dated after October 31, 1990, for which a certificate of value is required under
section 272.115, or any deed or other instrument of conveyance dated after October 31,
1990, from a governmental body exempt from the payment of state deed tax, unless the
deed or other instrument of conveyance contains the statement made in accordance with
paragraph (c) or (d) or is accompanied by the well disclosure certificate containing all the
information required by paragraph (b) or (d). The county recorder or registrar of titles must
not accept a certificate unless it contains all the required information. The county recorder
or registrar of titles shall note on each deed or other instrument of conveyance accompanied
by a well disclosure certificate that the well disclosure certificate was received. The notation
must include the statement "No wells on property" if the disclosure certificate states there
are no wells on the property. The well disclosure certificate shall not be filed or recorded
in the records maintained by the county recorder or registrar of titles. After noting "No wells
on property" on the deed or other instrument of conveyance, the county recorder or registrar
of titles shall destroy or return to the buyer the well disclosure certificate. The county
recorder or registrar of titles shall collect from the buyer or the person seeking to record a
deed or other instrument of conveyance, a fee of deleted text begin $50deleted text end new text begin $54new text end for receipt of a completed well
disclosure certificate. By the tenth day of each month, the county recorder or registrar of
titles shall transmit the well disclosure certificates to the commissioner of health. By the
tenth day after the end of each calendar quarter, the county recorder or registrar of titles
shall transmit to the commissioner of health deleted text begin $42.50deleted text end new text begin $46.50new text end of the fee for each well disclosure
certificate received during the quarter. The commissioner shall maintain the well disclosure
certificate for at least six years. The commissioner may store the certificate as an electronic
image. A copy of that image shall be as valid as the original.
(i) No new well disclosure certificate is required under this subdivision if the buyer or
seller, or a person authorized to act on behalf of the buyer or seller, certifies on the deed or
other instrument of conveyance that the status and number of wells on the property have
not changed since the last previously filed well disclosure certificate. The following
statement, if followed by the signature of the person making the statement, is sufficient to
comply with the certification requirement of this paragraph: "I am familiar with the property
described in this instrument and I certify that the status and number of wells on the described
real property have not changed since the last previously filed well disclosure certificate."
The certification and signature may be on the front or back of the deed or on an attached
sheet and an acknowledgment of the statement is not required for the deed or other instrument
of conveyance to be recordable.
(j) The commissioner in consultation with county recorders shall prescribe the form for
a well disclosure certificate and provide well disclosure certificate forms to county recorders
and registrars of titles and other interested persons.
(k) Failure to comply with a requirement of this subdivision does not impair:
(1) the validity of a deed or other instrument of conveyance as between the parties to
the deed or instrument or as to any other person who otherwise would be bound by the deed
or instrument; or
(2) the record, as notice, of any deed or other instrument of conveyance accepted for
filing or recording contrary to the provisions of this subdivision.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.525, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Certification fee.
(a) The application fee for certification as a representative
of a well contractor is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end . The commissioner may not act on an application until the
application fee is paid.
(b) The renewal fee for certification as a representative of a well contractor is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end .
The commissioner may not renew a certification until the renewal fee is paid.
(c) A certified representative must file an application and a renewal application fee to
renew the certification by the date stated in the certification. The renewal application must
include information that the certified representative has met continuing education
requirements established by the commissioner by rule.
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.525, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
License fee.
The fee for a well contractor's license is deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $300new text end .
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.525, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Renewal.
(a) A licensee must file an application and a renewal application fee
to renew the license by the date stated in the license.
(b) The renewal application fee for a well contractor's license is deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $300new text end .
(c) The renewal application must include information that the certified representative
of the applicant has met continuing education requirements established by the commissioner
by rule.
(d) At the time of the renewal, the commissioner must have on file all properly completed
well and boring construction reports, well and boring sealing reports, reports of elevator
borings, water sample analysis reports, well and boring permits, and well notifications for
work conducted by the licensee since the last license renewal.
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.531, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Certification fee.
(a) The application fee for certification as a representative
of a limited well/boring contractor is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end . The commissioner may not act on an
application until the application fee is paid.
(b) The renewal fee for certification as a representative of a limited well/boring contractor
is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end . The commissioner may not renew a certification until the renewal fee is paid.
(c) The fee for three or more limited well/boring contractor certifications is deleted text begin $225deleted text end new text begin $275new text end .
(d) A certified representative must file an application and a renewal application fee to
renew the certification by the date stated in the certification. The renewal application must
include information that the certified representative has met continuing education
requirements established by the commissioner by rule.
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.531, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
License fee.
The fee for a limited well/boring contractor's license is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end .
The fee for three or more limited well/boring contractor licenses is deleted text begin $225deleted text end new text begin $275new text end .
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.531, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Renewal.
(a) A person must file an application and a renewal application fee
to renew the limited well/boring contractor's license by the date stated in the license.
(b) The renewal application fee for a limited well/boring contractor's license is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end .
(c) The renewal application must include information that the certified representative
of the applicant has met continuing education requirements established by the commissioner
by rule.
(d) At the time of the renewal, the commissioner must have on file all properly completed
well and boring construction reports, well and boring sealing reports, well and boring
permits, water quality sample reports, and well notifications for work conducted by the
licensee since the last license renewal.
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.535, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Certification fee.
(a) The application fee for certification as a representative
of an elevator boring contractor is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end . The commissioner may not act on an application
until the application fee is paid.
(b) The renewal fee for certification as a representative of an elevator boring contractor
is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end . The commissioner may not renew a certification until the renewal fee is paid.
(c) A certified representative must file an application and a renewal application fee to
renew the certification by the date stated in the certification. The renewal application must
include information that the certified representative has met continuing education
requirements established by the commissioner by rule.
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.535, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
License fee.
The fee for an elevator boring contractor's license is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end .
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.535, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Renewal.
(a) A person must file an application and a renewal application fee
to renew the license by the date stated in the license.
(b) The renewal application fee for an elevator boring contractor's license is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end .
(c) The renewal application must include information that the certified representative
of the applicant has met continuing education requirements established by the commissioner
by rule.
(d) At the time of renewal, the commissioner must have on file all reports and permits
for elevator boring work conducted by the licensee since the last license renewal.
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.541, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:
Subd. 2b.
Issuance of license.
If a person employs a certified representative, submits
the bond under subdivision 3, and pays the license fee of deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end for an environmental
well contractor license, the commissioner shall issue an environmental well contractor
license to the applicant. The fee for an individual registration is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end . The commissioner
may not act on an application until the application fee is paid.
Sec. 22.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.541, subdivision 2c, is amended to read:
Subd. 2c.
Certification fee.
(a) The application fee for certification as a representative
of an environmental well contractor is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end . The commissioner may not act on an
application until the application fee is paid.
(b) The renewal fee for certification as a representative of an environmental well
contractor is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end . The commissioner may not renew a certification until the renewal
fee is paid.
(c) A certified representative must file an application and a renewal application fee to
renew the certification by the date stated in the certification. The renewal application must
include information that the certified representative has met continuing education
requirements established by the commissioner by rule.
Sec. 23.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.541, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
License renewal.
(a) A person must file an application and a renewal application
fee to renew the license by the date stated in the license.
(b) The renewal application fee for an environmental well contractor's license is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin
$100new text end .
(c) The renewal application must include information that the certified representative
of the applicant has met continuing education requirements established by the commissioner
by rule.
(d) At the time of the renewal, the commissioner must have on file all well and boring
construction reports, well and boring sealing reports, well permits, and notifications for
work conducted by the licensed person since the last license renewal.
Sec. 24.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.545, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Drilling machine.
(a) A person may not use a drilling machine such as
a cable tool, rotary tool, hollow rod tool, or auger for a drilling activity requiring a license
under this chapter unless the drilling machine is registered with the commissioner.
(b) A person must apply for the registration on forms prescribed by the commissioner
and submit a deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $125new text end registration fee.
(c) A registration is valid for one year.
Sec. 25.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.545, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Hoist.
(a) A person may not use a machine such as a hoist for an activity
requiring a license under this chapter to repair wells or borings, seal wells or borings, or
install pumps unless the machine is registered with the commissioner.
(b) A person must apply for the registration on forms prescribed by the commissioner
and submit a deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $125new text end registration fee.
(c) A registration is valid for one year.
Sec. 26.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.601, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
License required to make borings.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (d),
a person must not make an exploratory boring without an explorer's license. The fee for an
explorer's license is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end . The explorer's license is valid until the date prescribed in the
license by the commissioner.
(b) A person must file an application and renewal application fee to renew the explorer's
license by the date stated in the license. The renewal application fee is deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end .
(c) If the licensee submits an application fee after the required renewal date, the licensee:
(1) must include a late fee of $75; and
(2) may not conduct activities authorized by an explorer's license until the renewal
application, renewal application fee, late fee, and sealing reports required in subdivision 9
are submitted.
(d) An explorer must designate a responsible individual to supervise and oversee the
making of exploratory borings.
(1) Before an individual supervises or oversees an exploratory boring, the individual
must file an application and application fee of deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end to qualify as a certified responsible
individual.
(2) The individual must take and pass an examination relating to construction, location,
and sealing of exploratory borings. A professional engineer or geoscientist licensed under
sections 326.02 to 326.15 or a professional geologist certified by the American Institute of
Professional Geologists is not required to take the examination required in this subdivision,
but must be certified as a responsible individual to supervise an exploratory boring.
(3) The individual must file an application and a renewal fee of deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $100new text end to renew the
responsible individual's certification by the date stated in the certification. If the certified
responsible individual submits an application fee after the renewal date, the certified
responsible individual must include a late fee of $75 and may not supervise or oversee
exploratory borings until the renewal application, application fee, and late fee are submitted.
Sec. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.601, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Notification and map of borings.
(a) By ten days before beginning exploratory
boring, an explorer must submit to the commissioner of health a notification of the proposed
boring map and a fee of deleted text begin $275deleted text end new text begin $325 for each boring constructednew text end .
(b) By ten days before beginning exploratory boring, an explorer must submit to the
commissioners of health and natural resources a county road map on a single sheet of paper
that is 8-1/2 by 11 inches in size and having a scale of one-half inch equal to one mile, as
prepared by the Department of Transportation, or a 7.5 minute series topographic map
(1:24,000 scale), as prepared by the United States Geological Survey, showing the location
of each proposed exploratory boring to the nearest estimated 40 acre parcel. Exploratory
boring that is proposed on the map may not be commenced later than 180 days after
submission of the map, unless a new map is submitted.
Sec. 28.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.0758, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Eligible grantees.
new text begin (a) new text end Organizations eligible to receive grant funding under
this section are Minnesota's Tribal Nationsnew text begin in accordance with paragraph (b)new text end and urban
American Indian community-based organizationsnew text begin in accordance with paragraph (c)new text end .
new text begin
(b) Minnesota's Tribal Nations may choose to receive funding under this section according
to a noncompetitive funding formula specified by the commissioner.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Urban American Indian community-based organizations are eligible to apply for
funding under this section by submitting a proposal for consideration by the commissioner.
new text end
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.1205, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Initial and annual fee.
(a) A licensee must pay an initial fee that is equivalent
to the annual fee upon issuance of the initial license.
(b) A licensee must pay an annual fee at least 60 days before the anniversary date of the
issuance of the license. The annual fee is as follows:
| TYPE |
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| Academic broad scope - type A, B, or C |
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$25,896 deleted text end new text begin $34,500 new text end |
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| Academic broad scope - type A, B, or C (4-8 locations) |
deleted text begin
$31,075
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new text begin
$41,400 new text end |
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| Academic broad scope - type A, B, or C (9 or more locations) |
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$36,254 deleted text end new text begin $48,300 new text end |
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| Medical broad scope - type A |
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| Medical broad scope - type A (4-8 locations) |
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| Medical broad scope - type A (9 or more locations) |
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| Medical - diagnostic, diagnostic and therapeutic, mobile nuclear medicine, eye applicators, high dose rate afterloaders, and medical therapy emerging technologies |
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$4,784 deleted text end new text begin $6,600 new text end |
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| Medical - diagnostic, diagnostic and therapeutic, mobile nuclear medicine, eye applicators, high dose rate afterloaders, and medical therapy emerging technologies (4-8 locations) |
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| Medical - diagnostic, diagnostic and therapeutic, mobile nuclear medicine, eye applicators, high dose rate afterloaders, and medical therapy emerging technologies (9 or more locations) |
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| Teletherapy |
deleted text begin
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| Gamma knife |
deleted text begin
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| Veterinary medicine |
deleted text begin
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| In vitro testing lab |
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| Nuclear pharmacy |
deleted text begin
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| Nuclear pharmacy (5 or more locations) |
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$13,728 deleted text end new text begin $18,300 new text end |
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| Radiopharmaceutical distribution (10 CFR 32.72) |
deleted text begin
$4,992 deleted text end new text begin $6,700 new text end |
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| Radiopharmaceutical processing and distribution (10 CFR 32.72) |
deleted text begin
$11,440 deleted text end new text begin $15,300 new text end |
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| Radiopharmaceutical processing and distribution (10 CFR 32.72) (5 or more locations) |
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$13,728 deleted text end new text begin $18,300 new text end |
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| Medical sealed sources - distribution (10 CFR 32.74) |
deleted text begin
$4,992 deleted text end new text begin $6,700 new text end |
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| Medical sealed sources - processing and distribution (10 CFR 32.74) |
deleted text begin
$11,440 deleted text end new text begin $15,300 new text end |
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| Medical sealed sources - processing and distribution (10 CFR 32.74) (5 or more locations) |
deleted text begin
$13,728 deleted text end new text begin $18,300 new text end |
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| Well logging - sealed sources |
deleted text begin
$4,888 deleted text end new text begin $6,600 new text end |
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| Measuring systems - (fixed gauge, portable gauge, gas chromatograph, other) |
deleted text begin
$2,600 deleted text end new text begin $3,800 new text end |
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| Measuring systems - (fixed gauge, portable gauge, gas chromatograph, other) (4-8 locations) |
deleted text begin
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| Measuring systems - (fixed gauge, portable gauge, gas chromatograph, other) (9 or more locations) |
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| X-ray fluorescent analyzer |
deleted text begin
$1,976 deleted text end new text begin $2,700 new text end |
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deleted text begin
$25,896 deleted text end new text begin $34,500 new text end |
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| Manufacturing and distribution - type A broad scope (4-8 locations) |
deleted text begin
$31,075 deleted text end new text begin $41,400 new text end |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution - type A broad scope (9 or more locations) |
deleted text begin
$36,254 deleted text end new text begin $48,300 new text end |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution - type B or C broad scope |
deleted text begin
$22,880 deleted text end new text begin $30,500 new text end |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution - type B or C broad scope (4-8 locations) |
deleted text begin
$27,456 deleted text end new text begin $36,600 new text end |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution - type B or C broad scope (9 or more locations) |
deleted text begin
$32,032 deleted text end new text begin $42,700 new text end |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution - other |
deleted text begin
$6,864 deleted text end new text begin $9,200 new text end |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution - other (4-8 locations) |
deleted text begin
$8,236 deleted text end new text begin $11,000 new text end |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution - other (9 or more locations) |
deleted text begin
$9,609 deleted text end new text begin $12,800 new text end |
||
| Nuclear laundry |
deleted text begin
$24,232 deleted text end new text begin $32,300 new text end |
||
| Decontamination services |
deleted text begin
$6,448 deleted text end new text begin $8,600 new text end |
||
| Leak test services only |
deleted text begin
$2,600 deleted text end new text begin $3,500 new text end |
||
| Instrument calibration service only |
deleted text begin
$2,600 deleted text end new text begin $3,500 new text end |
||
| Service, maintenance, installation, source changes, etc. |
deleted text begin
$6,448 deleted text end new text begin $8,600 new text end |
||
| Waste disposal service, prepackaged only |
deleted text begin
$7,800 deleted text end new text begin $10,400 new text end |
||
| Waste disposal |
deleted text begin
$10,816 deleted text end new text begin $14,400 new text end |
||
| Distribution - general licensed devices (sealed sources) |
deleted text begin
$2,288 deleted text end new text begin $3,100 new text end |
||
| Distribution - general licensed material (unsealed sources) |
deleted text begin
$1,456 deleted text end new text begin $2,000 new text end |
||
| Industrial radiography - fixed or temporary location |
deleted text begin
$12,792 deleted text end new text begin $17,200 new text end |
||
| Industrial radiography - fixed or temporary location (5 or more locations) |
deleted text begin
$16,629 deleted text end new text begin $22,300 new text end |
||
| Irradiators, self-shielding |
deleted text begin
$3,744 deleted text end new text begin $5,000 new text end |
||
| Irradiators, other, less than 10,000 curies |
deleted text begin
$6,968 deleted text end new text begin $9,300 new text end |
||
| Research and development - type A, B, or C broad scope |
deleted text begin
$12,376 deleted text end new text begin $16,500 new text end |
||
| Research and development - type A, B, or C broad scope (4-8 locations) |
deleted text begin
$14,851 deleted text end new text begin $19,800 new text end |
||
| Research and development - type A, B, or C broad scope (9 or more locations) |
deleted text begin
$17,326 deleted text end new text begin $23,100 new text end |
||
| Research and development - other |
deleted text begin
$5,824 deleted text end new text begin $7,800 new text end |
||
| Storage - no operations |
deleted text begin
$2,600 deleted text end new text begin $3,500 new text end |
||
| Source material - shielding |
deleted text begin
$759 deleted text end new text begin $1,100 new text end |
||
| Special nuclear material plutonium - neutron source in device |
deleted text begin
$4,784 deleted text end new text begin $6,400 new text end |
||
| Pacemaker by-product and/or special nuclear material - medical (institution) |
deleted text begin
$4,784 deleted text end new text begin $6,400 new text end |
||
| Pacemaker by-product and/or special nuclear material - manufacturing and distribution |
deleted text begin
$6,864 deleted text end new text begin $9,200 new text end |
||
| Accelerator-produced radioactive material |
deleted text begin
$4,992 deleted text end new text begin $6,700 new text end |
||
| Nonprofit educational institutions |
deleted text begin
$500 deleted text end new text begin $700 new text end |
||
Sec. 30.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.1205, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Initial and renewal application fee.
A licensee must pay an initial and a
renewal application fee according to this subdivision.
| TYPE |
APPLICATION FEE |
||
| Academic broad scope - type A, B, or C |
deleted text begin
$6,808 deleted text end new text begin $9,100 new text end |
||
| Medical broad scope - type A |
deleted text begin
$4,508 deleted text end new text begin $6,000 new text end |
||
| Medical - diagnostic, diagnostic and therapeutic, mobile nuclear medicine, eye applicators, high dose rate afterloaders, and medical therapy emerging technologies |
deleted text begin
$1,748 deleted text end new text begin $2,350 new text end |
||
| Teletherapy |
deleted text begin
$6,348 deleted text end new text begin $8,450 new text end |
||
| Gamma knife |
deleted text begin
$6,348 deleted text end new text begin $8,450 new text end |
||
| Veterinary medicine |
deleted text begin
$1,104 deleted text end new text begin $1,500 new text end |
||
| In vitro testing lab |
deleted text begin
$1,104 deleted text end new text begin $1,500 new text end |
||
| Nuclear pharmacy |
deleted text begin
$5,612 deleted text end new text begin $7,500 new text end |
||
| Radiopharmaceutical distribution (10 CFR 32.72) |
deleted text begin
$2,484 deleted text end new text begin $3,350 new text end |
||
| Radiopharmaceutical processing and distribution (10 CFR 32.72) |
deleted text begin
$5,612 deleted text end new text begin $7,500 new text end |
||
| Medical sealed sources - distribution (10 CFR 32.74) |
deleted text begin
$2,484 deleted text end new text begin $3,350 new text end |
||
| Medical sealed sources - processing and distribution (10 CFR 32.74) |
deleted text begin
$5,612 deleted text end new text begin $7,500 new text end |
||
| Well logging - sealed sources |
deleted text begin
$1,840 deleted text end new text begin $2,450 new text end |
||
| Measuring systems - (fixed gauge, portable gauge, gas chromatograph, other) |
deleted text begin
$1,104 deleted text end new text begin $1,500 new text end |
||
| X-ray fluorescent analyzer |
deleted text begin
$671 deleted text end new text begin $900 new text end |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution - type A, B, and C broad scope |
deleted text begin
$6,854 deleted text end new text begin $9,150 new text end |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution - other |
deleted text begin
$2,668 deleted text end new text begin $3,550 new text end |
||
| Nuclear laundry |
deleted text begin
$11,592 deleted text end new text begin $15,450 new text end |
||
| Decontamination services |
deleted text begin
$3,036 deleted text end new text begin $4,050 new text end |
||
| Leak test services only |
deleted text begin
$1,104 deleted text end new text begin $1,500 new text end |
||
| Instrument calibration service only |
deleted text begin
$1,104 deleted text end new text begin $1,500 new text end |
||
| Service, maintenance, installation, source changes, etc. |
deleted text begin
$3,036 deleted text end new text begin $4,050 new text end |
||
| Waste disposal service, prepackaged only |
deleted text begin
$2,576 deleted text end new text begin $3,450 new text end |
||
| Waste disposal |
deleted text begin
$1,748 deleted text end new text begin $2,350 new text end |
||
| Distribution - general licensed devices (sealed sources) |
deleted text begin
$1,012 deleted text end new text begin $1,350 new text end |
||
| Distribution - general licensed material (unsealed sources) |
deleted text begin
$598 deleted text end new text begin $800 new text end |
||
| Industrial radiography - fixed or temporary location |
deleted text begin
$3,036 deleted text end new text begin $4,050 new text end |
||
| Irradiators, self-shielding |
deleted text begin
$1,656 deleted text end new text begin $2,250 new text end |
||
| Irradiators, other, less than 10,000 curies |
deleted text begin
$3,404 deleted text end new text begin $4,550 new text end |
||
| Research and development - type A, B, or C broad scope |
deleted text begin
$5,704 deleted text end new text begin $7,600 new text end |
||
| Research and development - other |
deleted text begin
$2,760 deleted text end new text begin $3,700 new text end |
||
| Storage - no operations |
deleted text begin
$1,104 deleted text end new text begin $1,500 new text end |
||
| Source material - shielding |
deleted text begin
$156 deleted text end new text begin $250 new text end |
||
| Special nuclear material plutonium - neutron source in device |
deleted text begin
$1,380 deleted text end new text begin $1,850 new text end |
||
| Pacemaker by-product and/or special nuclear material - medical (institution) |
deleted text begin
$1,380 deleted text end new text begin $1,850 new text end |
||
| Pacemaker by-product and/or special nuclear material - manufacturing and distribution |
deleted text begin
$2,668 deleted text end new text begin $3,550 new text end |
||
| Accelerator-produced radioactive material |
deleted text begin
$4,715 deleted text end new text begin $6,300 new text end |
||
| Nonprofit educational institutions |
deleted text begin
$345 deleted text end new text begin $500 new text end |
||
Sec. 31.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.1205, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Reciprocity fee.
A licensee submitting an application for reciprocal recognition
of a materials license issued by another agreement state or the United States Nuclear
Regulatory Commission for a period of 180 days or less during a calendar year must pay
deleted text begin $2,400deleted text end new text begin $3,200new text end . For a period of 181 days or more, the licensee must obtain a license under
subdivision 4.
Sec. 32.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.1205, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
Subd. 9.
Fees for license amendments.
A licensee must pay a fee of deleted text begin $600deleted text end new text begin $800new text end to
amend a license as follows:
(1) to amend a license requiring review including, but not limited to, addition of isotopes,
procedure changes, new authorized users, or a new radiation safety officer; or
(2) to amend a license requiring review and a site visit including, but not limited to,
facility move or addition of processes.
Sec. 33.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.1205, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
Subd. 10.
Fees for general license registrations.
A person required to register generally
licensed devices according to Minnesota Rules, part 4731.3215, must pay an annual
registration fee of deleted text begin $450deleted text end new text begin $600new text end .
Sec. 34.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Fees for ionizing radiation-producing equipment.
(a) A facility with ionizing
radiation-producing equipment and other sources of ionizing radiation must pay an initial
or annual renewal registration fee consisting of a base facility fee of deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin $155new text end and an
additional fee for each x-ray tube, as follows:
| (1) |
medical or veterinary equipment |
$ |
deleted text begin
100
deleted text end
new text begin
130 new text end |
|
| (2) |
dental x-ray equipment |
$ |
deleted text begin
40
deleted text end
new text begin
60 new text end |
|
| (3) |
x-ray equipment not used on humans or animals |
$ |
deleted text begin
100
deleted text end
new text begin
130 new text end |
|
| (4) |
devices with sources of ionizing radiation not used on humans or animals |
$ |
deleted text begin
100
deleted text end
new text begin
130 new text end |
|
| (5) |
security screening system |
$ |
deleted text begin
100
deleted text end
new text begin
160 new text end |
|
|
new text begin
(6) new text end |
new text begin
radiation therapy and accelerator x-ray equipment new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
1,000 new text end |
|
|
new text begin
(7) new text end |
new text begin
industrial accelerator x-ray equipment new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
300 new text end |
deleted text begin
(b) A facility with radiation therapy and accelerator equipment must pay an initial or
annual registration fee of $500. A facility with an industrial accelerator must pay an initial
or annual registration fee of $150.
deleted text end
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end Electron microscopy equipment is exempt from the registration fee requirements
of this section.
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end For purposes of this section, a security screening system means ionizing
radiation-producing equipment designed and used for security screening of humans who
are in the custody of a correctional or detention facility, and used by the facility to image
and identify contraband items concealed within or on all sides of a human body. For purposes
of this section, a correctional or detention facility is a facility licensed under section 241.021
and operated by a state agency or political subdivision charged with detection, enforcement,
or incarceration in respect to state criminal and traffic laws.new text begin The commissioner shall adopt
rules to establish requirements for the use of security screening systems. Notwithstanding
section 14.125, the authority to adopt these rules does not expire.
new text end
Sec. 35.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 1e. new text end
new text begin Fee for service provider of ionizing radiation-producing equipment. new text end
new text begin
A
service provider of ionizing radiation-producing equipment and other sources of ionizing
radiation must pay an initial or annual renewal fee of $115.
new text end
Sec. 36.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Inspections.
Periodic radiation safety inspections of the x-ray equipment and
other sources of ionizing radiation shall be made by the commissioner of health. The
frequency of safety inspections shall be prescribed by the commissioner deleted text begin on the basis ofdeleted text end new text begin
based onnew text end the deleted text begin frequency ofdeleted text end new text begin radiation exposure risk to occupational and public health fromnew text end
use of deleted text begin thedeleted text end x-ray equipment and other source of ionizing radiationdeleted text begin , provided that each source
shall be inspected at least once every four yearsdeleted text end .
Sec. 37.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Examination for individual operating x-ray systems.
(a) An individual in a
facility with x-ray systems for use on living humans that is registered under subdivision 1
may not operate, nor may the facility allow the individual to operate, x-ray systems unless
the individual has passed a national or state examination.
(b) Individuals who may operate x-ray systems include:
(1) an individual who has passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) registry for radiography examination;
(2) an individual who has passed the American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ACRRT) registry examination and is limited to radiography of spines and
extremities;
(3) a registered limited scope x-ray operator and a registered bone densitometry equipment
operator who passed the examination requirements in paragraphs (d) and (e) and practices
according to subdivision 5a;
(4) an x-ray operator who has the original certificate or the original letter of passing the
examination that was required before January 1, 2008, under Minnesota Statutes 2008,
section 144.121, subdivision 5a, paragraph (b), clause (1);
(5) an individual who has passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) registry for radiation therapy examination according to subdivision 5e;
(6) a cardiovascular technologist according to subdivision 5c;
(7) a nuclear medicine technologist according to subdivision 5d;
(8) an individual who has passed the examination for a dental hygienist under section
150A.06 and only operates dental x-ray systems;
(9) an individual who has passed the examination for a dental therapist under section
150A.06 and only operates dental x-ray systems;
(10) an individual who has passed the examination for a dental assistant under section
150A.06 and only operates dental x-ray systems;
(11) an individual who has passed the examination under Minnesota Rules, part
deleted text begin 3100.8500, subpart 3deleted text end new text begin 3100.1320new text end , and only operates dental x-ray systems; and
(12) a qualified practitioner who is licensed by a health-related licensing board with
active practice authority and is working within the practitioner's scope of practice.
(c) Except for individuals under clauses (3) and (4), an individual who is participating
in a training or educational program in any of the occupations listed in paragraph (b) is
exempt from the examination requirement within the scope and for the duration of the
training or educational program.
(d) The Minnesota examination for limited scope x-ray operators must include:
(1) radiation protection, radiation physics and radiobiology, equipment operation and
quality assurance, image acquisition and technical evaluation, and patient interactions and
management; and
(2) at least one of the following regions of the human anatomy: chest, extremities, skull
and sinus, spine, or podiatry. The examinations must include the anatomy of, and radiographic
positions and projections for, the specific regions.
(e) The examination for bone densitometry equipment operators must include:
(1) osteoporosis, bone physiology, bone health and patient education, patient preparation,
fundamental principals, biological effects of radiation, units of measurements, radiation
protection in bone densitometry, fundamentals of x-ray production, quality control, measuring
bone mineral testing, determining quality in bone mineral testing, file and database
management; and
(2) dual x-ray absorptiometry scanning of the lumbar spine, proximal femur, and forearm.
The examination must include the anatomy, scan acquisition, and scan analysis for these
three procedures.
(f) A limited scope x-ray operator, and a bone densitometry equipment operator, who
are required to take an examination under this subdivision must submit to the commissioner
a registration application for the examination and a $25 processing fee. The processing fee
shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state government special revenue
fund.
Sec. 38.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 10. new text end
new text begin Service provider practice; service technician. new text end
new text begin
(a) A service technician is a
service provider who performs one or more of the following, including but not limited to:
assembly, installation, calibration, equipment performance evaluation, preventive
maintenance, repair, replacement, or disabling of ionizing radiation-producing equipment
and other sources of ionizing radiation. A service technician may not perform an equipment
performance evaluation on computed tomography, medical cone beam computed tomography,
and fluoroscopy equipment.
new text end
new text begin
(b) In order to provide service technician services, a service provider must register with
the commissioner as a service technician, meet the applicable requirements in Minnesota
Rules, chapter 4732, and pay the fee in subdivision 1e.
new text end
Sec. 39.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 11. new text end
new text begin Service provider practice; vendor. new text end
new text begin
(a) A vendor is a service provider who
performs one or more of the following services, including but not limited to: sales, leasing,
lending, transferring, disposal, or demonstration of ionizing radiation-producing equipment
and other sources of ionizing radiation.
new text end
new text begin
(b) In order to provide vendor services, a service provider must register with the
commissioner as a vendor, meet the applicable requirements in Minnesota Rules, chapter
4732, and pay the fee in subdivision 1e.
new text end
Sec. 40.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 12. new text end
new text begin Service provider practice; qualified medical physicist. new text end
new text begin
(a) A qualified
medical physicist is a service provider who provides medical physics services and must be
certified in diagnostic medical physics, diagnostic radiological physics, radiological physics,
diagnostic imaging physics, or diagnostic radiology physics by the American Board of
Radiology, the American Board of Medical Physics, or the Canadian College of Physicists
in Medicine.
new text end
new text begin
(b) In order to provide medical physics services a service provider must register with
the commissioner as a qualified medical physicist, meet the applicable requirements in
Minnesota Rules, chapter 4732, and pay the fee in subdivision 1e.
new text end
Sec. 41.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 13. new text end
new text begin Service provider practice; qualified expert. new text end
new text begin
(a) A qualified expert is a service
provider who provides expert physics services, and must be certified in the appropriate
fields or specialties in which physics services are provided by the American Board of Health
Physics, the American Board of Medical Physics, the American Board of Radiology, the
American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine, or the Canadian College of Physicists in
Medicine.
new text end
new text begin
(b) In order to provide health physics services, a service provider must register with the
commissioner as a qualified expert, meet the applicable requirements in Minnesota Rules,
chapter 4732, and pay the fee in subdivision 1e.
new text end
Sec. 42.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 14. new text end
new text begin Service provider practice; physicist assistant. new text end
new text begin
(a) A physicist assistant is a
service provider who provides expert physics or medical physics services under the
supervision of a qualified expert or a qualified medical physicist and must be deemed
competent by a qualified expert or a qualified medical physicist in the appropriate fields or
specialties in which services are provided.
new text end
new text begin
(b) In order to provide health physics or medical physics services under the supervision
of a qualified expert or a qualified medical physicist, a physicist assistant must register with
the commissioner as a physicist assistant, meet the applicable requirements in Minnesota
Rules, chapter 4732, and pay the fee under subdivision 1e.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Supervision as used in this subdivision refers to either personal or general supervision
of a physicist assistant by a qualified expert or a qualified medical physicist according to
Minnesota Rules, chapter 4732.
new text end
Sec. 43.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.121, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 15. new text end
new text begin Service provider compliance. new text end
new text begin
A service provider registered with the
commissioner under Minnesota Rules, chapter 4732, must, upon renewal of registration,
comply with the applicable requirements under this section and submit the fee under
subdivision 1e.
new text end
Sec. 44.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.1215, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Rulemaking authority. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this
section. Notwithstanding section 14.125, the authority to adopt these rules does not expire.
new text end
Sec. 45.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.122, is amended to read:
144.122 LICENSE, PERMIT, AND SURVEY FEES.
(a) The state commissioner of health, by rule, may prescribe procedures and fees for
filing with the commissioner as prescribed by statute and for the issuance of original and
renewal permits, licenses, registrations, and certifications issued under authority of the
commissioner. The expiration dates of the various licenses, permits, registrations, and
certifications as prescribed by the rules shall be plainly marked thereon. Fees may include
application and examination fees and a penalty fee for renewal applications submitted after
the expiration date of the previously issued permit, license, registration, and certification.
The commissioner may also prescribe, by rule, reduced fees for permits, licenses,
registrations, and certifications when the application therefor is submitted during the last
three months of the permit, license, registration, or certification period. Fees proposed to
be prescribed in the rules shall be first approved by the Department of Management and
Budget. All fees proposed to be prescribed in rules shall be reasonable. The fees shall be
in an amount so that the total fees collected by the commissioner will, where practical,
approximate the cost to the commissioner in administering the program. All fees collected
shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state government special revenue
fund unless otherwise specifically appropriated by law for specific purposes.
(b) The commissioner may charge a fee for voluntary certification of medical laboratories
and environmental laboratories, and for environmental and medical laboratory services
provided by the department, without complying with paragraph (a) or chapter 14. Fees
charged for environment and medical laboratory services provided by the department must
be approximately equal to the costs of providing the services.
(c) The commissioner may develop a schedule of fees for diagnostic evaluations
conducted at clinics held by the services for children with disabilities program. All receipts
generated by the program are annually appropriated to the commissioner for use in the
maternal and child health program.
(d) The commissioner shall set license fees for hospitals and nursing homes that are not
boarding care homes at the following levels:
| new text begin The new text end Joint Commission deleted text begin on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)deleted text end new text begin (TJC)new text end and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) hospitals |
deleted text begin
$7,655 plus $16 per bed
deleted text end
new text begin
$9,524 new text end |
|
| deleted text begin Non-JCAHOdeleted text end new text begin Non-TJCnew text end and non-AOA hospitals |
deleted text begin $5,280deleted text end new text begin $6,318new text end plus deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $317new text end per bed |
|
|
new text begin
Fees collected per hospital for the Minnesota Adverse Health Care Events Reporting new text end |
new text begin
$600 plus $16 per bed new text end |
|
| Nursing home |
deleted text begin $183 plus $91 per bed until June 30, 2018. $183 plus $100 per bed between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2020. $183deleted text end new text begin $238new text end plus deleted text begin $105deleted text end new text begin $142new text end per bed deleted text begin beginning July 1, 2020deleted text end . |
The commissioner shall set license fees for outpatient surgical centers, boarding care
homes, supervised living facilities, assisted living facilities, and assisted living facilities
with dementia care at the following levels:
| Outpatient surgical centers |
deleted text begin
$3,712
deleted text end
new text begin
$1,966 new text end |
|
|
new text begin
Fees collected per outpatient surgical center for the Minnesota Adverse Health Care Events Reporting new text end |
new text begin
$2,200 new text end |
|
| Boarding care homes |
deleted text begin $183deleted text end new text begin $220new text end plus deleted text begin $91deleted text end new text begin $110new text end per bed |
|
| Supervised living facilities |
deleted text begin $183deleted text end new text begin $238new text end plus deleted text begin $91deleted text end new text begin $118new text end per beddeleted text begin . deleted text end |
|
| Assisted living facilities with dementia care |
$3,000 plus $100 per residentdeleted text begin . deleted text end |
|
| Assisted living facilities |
$2,000 plus $75 per resident. |
Fees collected under this paragraph are nonrefundable. deleted text begin The fees are nonrefundable even if
received before July 1, 2017, for licenses or registrations being issued effective July 1, 2017,
or later.
deleted text end
(e) Unless prohibited by federal law, the commissioner of health shall charge applicants
the following fees to cover the cost of any initial certification surveys required to determine
a provider's eligibility to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid program:
| Prospective payment surveys for hospitals |
$ |
900 |
| Swing bed surveys for nursing homes |
$ |
1,200 |
| Psychiatric hospitals |
$ |
1,400 |
| Rural health facilities |
$ |
1,100 |
| Portable x-ray providers |
$ |
500 |
| Home health agencies |
$ |
1,800 |
| Outpatient therapy agencies |
$ |
800 |
| End stage renal dialysis providers |
$ |
2,100 |
| Independent therapists |
$ |
800 |
| Comprehensive rehabilitation outpatient facilities |
$ |
1,200 |
| Hospice providers |
$ |
1,700 |
| Ambulatory surgical providers |
$ |
1,800 |
| Hospitals |
$ |
4,200 |
| Other provider categories or additional resurveys required to complete initial certification |
Actual surveyor costs: average surveyor cost x number of hours for the survey process. |
|
These fees shall be submitted at the time of the application for federal certification and
shall not be refunded. All fees collected after the date that the imposition of fees is not
prohibited by federal law shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state
government special revenue fund.
(f) Notwithstanding section 16A.1283, the commissioner may adjust the fees assessed
on assisted living facilities and assisted living facilities with dementia care under paragraph
(d), in a revenue-neutral manner in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph:
(1) a facility seeking to renew a license shall pay a renewal fee in an amount that is up
to ten percent lower than the applicable fee in paragraph (d) if residents who receive home
and community-based waiver services under chapter 256S and section 256B.49 comprise
more than 50 percent of the facility's capacity in the calendar year prior to the year in which
the renewal application is submitted; and
(2) a facility seeking to renew a license shall pay a renewal fee in an amount that is up
to ten percent higher than the applicable fee in paragraph (d) if residents who receive home
and community-based waiver services under chapter 256S and section 256B.49 comprise
less than 50 percent of the facility's capacity during the calendar year prior to the year in
which the renewal application is submitted.
The commissioner may annually adjust the percentages in clauses (1) and (2), to ensure this
paragraph is implemented in a revenue-neutral manner. The commissioner shall develop a
method for determining capacity thresholds in this paragraph in consultation with the
commissioner of human services and must coordinate the administration of this paragraph
with the commissioner of human services for purposes of verification.
(g) The commissioner shall charge hospitals an annual licensing base fee of $1,826 per
hospital, plus an additional $23 per licensed bed or bassinet fee. Revenue shall be deposited
to the state government special revenue fund and credited toward trauma hospital designations
under sections 144.605 and 144.6071.
Sec. 46.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.122, is amended to read:
144.122 LICENSE, PERMIT, AND SURVEY FEES.
(a) The state commissioner of health, by rule, may prescribe procedures and fees for
filing with the commissioner as prescribed by statute and for the issuance of original and
renewal permits, licenses, registrations, and certifications issued under authority of the
commissioner. The expiration dates of the various licenses, permits, registrations, and
certifications as prescribed by the rules shall be plainly marked thereon. Fees may include
application and examination fees and a penalty fee for renewal applications submitted after
the expiration date of the previously issued permit, license, registration, and certification.
The commissioner may also prescribe, by rule, reduced fees for permits, licenses,
registrations, and certifications when the application therefor is submitted during the last
three months of the permit, license, registration, or certification period. Fees proposed to
be prescribed in the rules shall be first approved by the Department of Management and
Budget. All fees proposed to be prescribed in rules shall be reasonable. The fees shall be
in an amount so that the total fees collected by the commissioner will, where practical,
approximate the cost to the commissioner in administering the program. All fees collected
shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state government special revenue
fund unless otherwise specifically appropriated by law for specific purposes.
(b) The commissioner may charge a fee for voluntary certification of medical laboratories
and environmental laboratories, and for environmental and medical laboratory services
provided by the department, without complying with paragraph (a) or chapter 14. Fees
charged for environment and medical laboratory services provided by the department must
be approximately equal to the costs of providing the services.
(c) The commissioner may develop a schedule of fees for diagnostic evaluations
conducted at clinics held by the services for children with disabilities program. All receipts
generated by the program are annually appropriated to the commissioner for use in the
maternal and child health program.
(d) The commissioner shall set license fees for hospitals and nursing homes that are not
boarding care homes at the following levels:
| Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) hospitals |
$7,655 plus $16 per bed |
| Non-JCAHO and non-AOA hospitals |
$5,280 plus $250 per bed |
| Nursing home |
$183 plus $91 per bed until June 30, 2018. $183 plus $100 per bed between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2020. $183 plus $105 per bed beginning July 1, 2020. |
The commissioner shall set license fees for outpatient surgical centers, boarding care
homes, supervised living facilities, assisted living facilities, and assisted living facilities
with dementia care at the following levels:
| Outpatient surgical centers |
$3,712 |
| Boarding care homes |
$183 plus $91 per bed |
| Supervised living facilities |
$183 plus $91 per bed. |
| Assisted living facilities with dementia care |
$3,000 plus deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin $150new text end per resident. |
| Assisted living facilities |
$2,000 plus deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $125new text end per resident. |
Fees collected under this paragraph are nonrefundable. The fees are nonrefundable even if
received before July 1, 2017, for licenses or registrations being issued effective July 1, 2017,
or later.
(e) Unless prohibited by federal law, the commissioner of health shall charge applicants
the following fees to cover the cost of any initial certification surveys required to determine
a provider's eligibility to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid program:
| Prospective payment surveys for hospitals |
$ |
900 |
| Swing bed surveys for nursing homes |
$ |
1,200 |
| Psychiatric hospitals |
$ |
1,400 |
| Rural health facilities |
$ |
1,100 |
| Portable x-ray providers |
$ |
500 |
| Home health agencies |
$ |
1,800 |
| Outpatient therapy agencies |
$ |
800 |
| End stage renal dialysis providers |
$ |
2,100 |
| Independent therapists |
$ |
800 |
| Comprehensive rehabilitation outpatient facilities |
$ |
1,200 |
| Hospice providers |
$ |
1,700 |
| Ambulatory surgical providers |
$ |
1,800 |
| Hospitals |
$ |
4,200 |
| Other provider categories or additional resurveys required to complete initial certification |
Actual surveyor costs: average surveyor cost x number of hours for the survey process. |
|
These fees shall be submitted at the time of the application for federal certification and
shall not be refunded. All fees collected after the date that the imposition of fees is not
prohibited by federal law shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state
government special revenue fund.
(f) Notwithstanding section 16A.1283, the commissioner may adjust the fees assessed
on assisted living facilities and assisted living facilities with dementia care under paragraph
(d), in a revenue-neutral manner in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph:
(1) a facility seeking to renew a license shall pay a renewal fee in an amount that is up
to ten percent lower than the applicable fee in paragraph (d) if residents who receive home
and community-based waiver services under chapter 256S and section 256B.49 comprise
more than 50 percent of the facility's capacity in the calendar year prior to the year in which
the renewal application is submitted; and
(2) a facility seeking to renew a license shall pay a renewal fee in an amount that is up
to ten percent higher than the applicable fee in paragraph (d) if residents who receive home
and community-based waiver services under chapter 256S and section 256B.49 comprise
less than 50 percent of the facility's capacity during the calendar year prior to the year in
which the renewal application is submitted.
The commissioner may annually adjust the percentages in clauses (1) and (2), to ensure this
paragraph is implemented in a revenue-neutral manner. The commissioner shall develop a
method for determining capacity thresholds in this paragraph in consultation with the
commissioner of human services and must coordinate the administration of this paragraph
with the commissioner of human services for purposes of verification.
(g) The commissioner shall charge hospitals an annual licensing base fee of $1,826 per
hospital, plus an additional $23 per licensed bed or bassinet fee. Revenue shall be deposited
to the state government special revenue fund and credited toward trauma hospital designations
under sections 144.605 and 144.6071.
Sec. 47.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.1222, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Fees.
All plans and specifications for public pool and spa construction,
installation, or alteration or requests for a variance that are submitted to the commissioner
according to Minnesota Rules, part 4717.3975, shall be accompanied by the appropriate
fees. All public pool construction plans submitted for review after January 1, 2009, must
be certified by a professional engineer registered in the state of Minnesota. If the
commissioner determines, upon review of the plans, that inadequate fees were paid, the
necessary additional fees shall be paid before plan approval. For purposes of determining
fees, a project is defined as a proposal to construct or install a public pool, spa, special
purpose pool, or wading pool and all associated water treatment equipment and drains,
gutters, decks, water recreation features, spray pads, and those design and safety features
that are within five feet of any pool or spa.new text begin Plans submitted less than 30 days prior to
construction are subject to 50 percent of the original plan review fee.new text end The commissioner
shall charge the following fees for plan review and inspection of public pools and spas and
for requests for variance from the public pool and spa rules:
(1) each pool, deleted text begin $1,500deleted text end new text begin $1,600new text end ;
(2) each spa pool, deleted text begin $800deleted text end new text begin $900new text end ;
(3) each slide, deleted text begin $600deleted text end new text begin $650new text end ;
(4) projects valued at $250,000 or more, the greater of the sum of the fees in clauses (1),
(2), and (3) or 0.5 percent of the documented estimated project cost to a maximum fee of
$15,000;
(5) alterations to an existing pool without changing the size or configuration of the pool,
deleted text begin $600deleted text end new text begin $700new text end ;
(6) removal or replacement of pool disinfection equipment only, deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin $200new text end ; and
(7) request for variance from the public pool and spa rules, deleted text begin $500deleted text end new text begin $550new text end .
Sec. 48.
new text begin
[144.1223] REGISTERED SANITARIANS AND REGISTERED
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST APPLICATION FEES.
new text end
new text begin
(a) Fees to be submitted with initial or renewal applications are as follows:
new text end
new text begin
(1) initial application fee, $55;
new text end
new text begin
(2) biennial renewal application fee, $55; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) penalty for late submission of renewal application, $20, if not renewed by designated
renewal date.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Additionally, a $5 technology fee must be paid with the initial registration or
registration renewal.
new text end
Sec. 49.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.3831, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Fee setting.
The commissioner of health may assess an annual fee of
deleted text begin $9.72deleted text end new text begin $15.22new text end for every service connection to a public water supply that is owned or operated
by a home rule charter city, a statutory city, a city of the first class, or a town. The
commissioner of health may also assess an annual fee for every service connection served
by a water user district defined in section 110A.02.
Sec. 50.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.55, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
License fee.
The annual license fee for outpatient surgical centers is deleted text begin $1,512deleted text end new text begin
$1,966new text end .
Sec. 51.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.554, is amended to read:
144.554 HEALTH FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PLAN SUBMITTAL AND
FEES.
For hospitals, nursing homes,new text begin assisted living facilities,new text end boarding care homes, residential
hospices, supervised living facilities, freestanding outpatient surgical centers, and end-stage
renal disease facilities, the commissioner shall collect a fee for the review and approval of
architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans and specifications submitted before
construction begins for each project relative to construction of new buildings, additions to
existing buildings, or remodeling or alterations of existing buildings. All fees collected in
this section shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state government
special revenue fund. Fees must be paid at the time of submission of final plans for review
and are not refundable. The fee is calculated as follows:
| Construction project total estimated cost |
Fee |
| $0 - $10,000 |
deleted text begin
$30
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new text begin
$45 new text end |
| $10,001 - $50,000 |
deleted text begin
$150
deleted text end
new text begin
$225 new text end |
| $50,001 - $100,000 |
deleted text begin
$300
deleted text end
new text begin
$450 new text end |
| $100,001 - $150,000 |
deleted text begin
$450
deleted text end
new text begin
$675 new text end |
| $150,001 - $200,000 |
deleted text begin
$600
deleted text end
new text begin
$900 new text end |
| $200,001 - $250,000 |
deleted text begin
$750
deleted text end
new text begin
$1,125 new text end |
| $250,001 - $300,000 |
deleted text begin
$900
deleted text end
new text begin
$1,350 new text end |
| $300,001 - $350,000 |
deleted text begin
$1,050
deleted text end
new text begin
$1,575 new text end |
| $350,001 - $400,000 |
deleted text begin
$1,200
deleted text end
new text begin
$1,800 new text end |
| $400,001 - $450,000 |
deleted text begin
$1,350
deleted text end
new text begin
$2,025 new text end |
| $450,001 - $500,000 |
deleted text begin
$1,500
deleted text end
new text begin
$2,250 new text end |
| $500,001 - $550,000 |
deleted text begin
$1,650
deleted text end
new text begin
$2,475 new text end |
| $550,001 - $600,000 |
deleted text begin
$1,800
deleted text end
new text begin
$2,700 new text end |
| $600,001 - $650,000 |
deleted text begin
$1,950
deleted text end
new text begin
$2,925 new text end |
| $650,001 - $700,000 |
deleted text begin
$2,100
deleted text end
new text begin
$3,150 new text end |
| $700,001 - $750,000 |
deleted text begin
$2,250
deleted text end
new text begin
$3,375 new text end |
| $750,001 - $800,000 |
deleted text begin
$2,400
deleted text end
new text begin
$3,600 new text end |
| $800,001 - $850,000 |
deleted text begin
$2,550
deleted text end
new text begin
$3,825 new text end |
| $850,001 - $900,000 |
deleted text begin
$2,700
deleted text end
new text begin
$4,050 new text end |
| $900,001 - $950,000 |
deleted text begin
$2,850
deleted text end
new text begin
$4,275 new text end |
| $950,001 - $1,000,000 |
deleted text begin
$3,000
deleted text end
new text begin
$4,500 new text end |
| $1,000,001 - $1,050,000 |
deleted text begin
$3,150
deleted text end
new text begin
$4,725 new text end |
| $1,050,001 - $1,100,000 |
deleted text begin
$3,300
deleted text end
new text begin
$4,950 new text end |
| $1,100,001 - $1,150,000 |
deleted text begin
$3,450
deleted text end
new text begin
$5,175 new text end |
| $1,150,001 - $1,200,000 |
deleted text begin
$3,600
deleted text end
new text begin
$5,400 new text end |
| $1,200,001 - $1,250,000 |
deleted text begin
$3,750
deleted text end
new text begin
$5,625 new text end |
| $1,250,001 - $1,300,000 |
deleted text begin
$3,900
deleted text end
new text begin
$5,850 new text end |
| $1,300,001 - $1,350,000 |
deleted text begin
$4,050
deleted text end
new text begin
$6,075 new text end |
| $1,350,001 - $1,400,000 |
deleted text begin
$4,200
deleted text end
new text begin
$6,300 new text end |
| $1,400,001 - $1,450,000 |
deleted text begin
$4,350
deleted text end
new text begin
$6,525 new text end |
| $1,450,001 - $1,500,000 |
deleted text begin
$4,500
deleted text end
new text begin
$6,750 new text end |
| $1,500,001 deleted text begin and overdeleted text end new text begin - $2,000,000 new text end |
deleted text begin
$4,800
deleted text end
new text begin
$7,200 new text end |
|
new text begin
$2,000,001 - $3,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
$7,650 new text end |
|
new text begin
$3,000,001 - $4,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
$8,100 new text end |
|
new text begin
$4,000,001 - $7,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
$8,550 new text end |
|
new text begin
$7,000,001 - $15,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
$9,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
$15,000,001 - $50,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
$9,450 new text end |
|
new text begin
$50,000,001 and over new text end |
new text begin
$9,900 new text end |
Sec. 52.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.608, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Council administration.
(a) The council must meet at least twice a year but
may meet more frequently at the call of the chair, a majority of the council members, or the
commissioner.
(b) The terms, compensation, and removal of members of the council are governed by
section 15.059. The council expires June 30, deleted text begin 2025deleted text end new text begin 2035new text end .
(c) The council may appoint subcommittees and work groups. Subcommittees shall
consist of council members. Work groups may include noncouncil members. Noncouncil
members shall be compensated for work group activities under section 15.059, subdivision
3, but shall receive expenses only.
Sec. 53.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.615, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Fees.
(a) The biennial license fee for a birth center is deleted text begin $365deleted text end new text begin $438new text end .
(b) The temporary license fee is deleted text begin $365deleted text end new text begin $438new text end .
(c) Fees shall be collected and deposited according to section 144.122.
Sec. 54.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.966, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Committee.
(a) The commissioner
of health shall establish a Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Committee to advise and
assist the Department of Health; Department of Children, Youth, and Families; and the
Department of Education in:
(1) developing protocols and timelines for screening, rescreening, and diagnostic
audiological assessment and early medical, audiological, and educational intervention
services for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing;
(2) designing protocols for tracking children from birth through age three that may have
passed newborn screening but are at risk for delayed or late onset of permanent hearing
loss;
(3) designing a technical assistance program to support facilities implementing the
screening program and facilities conducting rescreening and diagnostic audiological
assessment;
(4) designing implementation and evaluation of a system of follow-up and tracking; and
(5) evaluating program outcomes to increase effectiveness and efficiency and ensure
culturally appropriate services for children with a confirmed hearing loss and their families.
(b) The commissioner of health shall appoint at least one member from each of the
following groups with no less than two of the members being deaf or hard-of-hearing:
(1) a representative from a consumer organization representing culturally deaf persons;
(2) a parent with a child with hearing loss representing a parent organization;
(3) a consumer from an organization representing oral communication options;
(4) a consumer from an organization representing cued speech communication options;
(5) an audiologist who has experience in evaluation and intervention of infants and
young children;
(6) a speech-language pathologist who has experience in evaluation and intervention of
infants and young children;
(7) two primary care providers who have experience in the care of infants and young
children, one of which shall be a pediatrician;
(8) a representative from the early hearing detection intervention teams;
(9) a representative from the Department of Education resource center for the deaf and
hard-of-hearing or the representative's designee;
(10) a representative of the Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing;
(11) a representative from the Department of Human Services Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Services Division;
(12) one or more of the Part C coordinators from the Department of Education; the
Department of Health; the Department of Children, Youth, and Families; or the Department
of Human Services or the department's designees;
(13) the Department of Health early hearing detection and intervention coordinators;
(14) two birth hospital representatives from one rural and one urban hospital;
(15) a pediatric geneticist;
(16) an otolaryngologist;
(17) a representative from the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee under this
subdivision;
(18) a representative of the Department of Education regional low-incidence facilitators;
(19) a representative from the deaf mentor program; and
(20) a representative of the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf from the Minnesota
State Academies staff.
The commissioner must complete the initial appointments required under this subdivision
by September 1, 2007, and the initial appointments under clauses (19) and (20) by September
1, 2019.
(c) The Department of Health member shall chair the first meeting of the committee. At
the first meeting, the committee shall elect a chair from its membership. The committee
shall meet at the call of the chair, at least four times a year. The committee shall adopt
written bylaws to govern its activities. The Department of Health shall provide technical
and administrative support services as required by the committee. These services shall
include technical support from individuals qualified to administer infant hearing screening,
rescreening, and diagnostic audiological assessments.
Members of the committee shall receive no compensation for their service, but shall be
reimbursed as provided in section 15.059 for expenses incurred as a result of their duties
as members of the committee.
(d) By February 15, 2015, and by February 15 of the odd-numbered years after that date,
the commissioner shall report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over health and data privacy on the activities of the committee
that have occurred during the past two years.
deleted text begin
(e) This subdivision expires June 30, 2025.
deleted text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment or
June 30, 2025, whichever is earlier.
new text end
Sec. 55.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.43, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 26a. new text end
new text begin Serious injury. new text end
new text begin
"Serious injury" has the meaning given in section 245.91,
subdivision 6.
new text end
Sec. 56.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.474, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
Subd. 9.
Follow-up surveys.
For providers that have Level 3 deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end Level 4new text begin , or Level 5new text end
violations under subdivision 11, the department shall conduct a follow-up survey within 90
calendar days of the survey. When conducting a follow-up survey, the surveyor will focus
on whether the previous violations have been corrected and may also address any new
violations that are observed while evaluating the corrections that have been made.
Sec. 57.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.474, subdivision 11, is amended to read:
Subd. 11.
Fines.
(a) Fines and enforcement actions under this subdivision may be assessed
based on the level and scope of the violations described in paragraph (b) and imposed
immediately with no opportunity to correct the violation first as follows:
(1) Level 1, no fines or enforcement;
(2) Level 2, a fine of $500 per violation, in addition to any of the enforcement
mechanisms authorized in section 144A.475 deleted text begin for widespread violationsdeleted text end ;
(3) Level 3, a fine of deleted text begin $3,000deleted text end new text begin $1,000new text end per incident, in addition to any of the enforcement
mechanisms authorized in section 144A.475;
(4) Level 4, a fine of deleted text begin $5,000deleted text end new text begin $3,000new text end per incident, in addition to any of the enforcement
mechanisms authorized in section 144A.475;
new text begin
(5) Level 5, a fine of $5,000 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism
authorized in section 144A.475; and
new text end
deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end for maltreatment violations for which the licensee was determined to be responsible
for the maltreatment under section 626.557, subdivision 9c, paragraph (c), a fine of $1,000.
A fine of $5,000 may be imposed if the commissioner determines the licensee is responsible
for maltreatment consisting of sexual assault, death, or abuse resulting in serious injurydeleted text begin ;
anddeleted text end new text begin .
new text end
deleted text begin (6)deleted text end The fines in clauses (1) to deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end are increased and immediate fine imposition is
authorized for both surveys and investigations conducted.
When a fine is assessed against a facility for substantiated maltreatment, the commissioner
shall not also impose an immediate fine under this chapter for the same circumstance.
(b) Correction orders for violations are categorized by both level and scope and fines
shall be assessed as follows:
(1) level of violation:
(i) Level 1 is a violation that deleted text begin has no potential to cause more than adeleted text end new text begin will cause onlynew text end
minimal impact on the client and does not affect health or safety;
(ii) Level 2 is a violation that did not harm a client's health or safety but had the potential
to have harmed a client's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury,
impairment, or death;
(iii) Level 3 is a violation that harmed a client's health or safety, deleted text begin not including serious
injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury,
impairment, or deathdeleted text end new text begin or a violation that had the potential to cause more than minimal harm
to the clientnew text end ; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(iv) Level 4 is a violation that deleted text begin results in serious injury, impairment, or deathdeleted text end new text begin harmed a
client's health or safety, not including serious injury or death, or a violation that was likely
to lead to serious injury or deathnew text end ;new text begin and
new text end
new text begin
(v) Level 5 is a violation that results in serious injury or death; and
new text end
(2) scope of violation:
(i) isolated, when one or a limited number of clients are affected or one or a limited
number of staff are involved or the situation has occurred only occasionally;
(ii) pattern, when more than a limited number of clients are affected, more than a limited
number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly but is not found to be
pervasive; and
(iii) widespread, when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has
affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the clients.
(c) If the commissioner finds that the applicant or a home care provider has not corrected
violations by the date specified in the correction order or conditional license resulting from
a survey or complaint investigation, the commissioner shall provide a notice of
noncompliance with a correction order by email to the applicant's or provider's last known
email address. The noncompliance notice must list the violations not corrected.
(d) For every violation identified by the commissioner, the commissioner shall issue an
immediate fine pursuant to paragraph (a), clause (6). The license holder must still correct
the violation in the time specified. The issuance of an immediate fine can occur in addition
to any enforcement mechanism authorized under section 144A.475. The immediate fine
may be appealed as allowed under this subdivision.
(e) The license holder must pay the fines assessed on or before the payment date specified.
If the license holder fails to fully comply with the order, the commissioner may issue a
second fine or suspend the license until the license holder complies by paying the fine. A
timely appeal shall stay payment of the fine until the commissioner issues a final order.
(f) A license holder shall promptly notify the commissioner in writing when a violation
specified in the order is corrected. If upon reinspection the commissioner determines that
a violation has not been corrected as indicated by the order, the commissioner may issue a
second fine. The commissioner shall notify the license holder by mail to the last known
address in the licensing record that a second fine has been assessed. The license holder may
appeal the second fine as provided under this subdivision.
(g) A home care provider that has been assessed a fine under this subdivision has a right
to a reconsideration or a hearing under this section and chapter 14.
(h) When a fine has been assessed, the license holder may not avoid payment by closing,
selling, or otherwise transferring the licensed program to a third party. In such an event, the
license holder shall be liable for payment of the fine.
(i) In addition to any fine imposed under this section, the commissioner may assess a
penalty amount based on costs related to an investigation that results in a final order assessing
a fine or other enforcement action authorized by this chapter.
(j) Fines collected under paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4), shall be deposited in a dedicated
special revenue account. On an annual basis, the balance in the special revenue account
shall be appropriated to the commissioner to implement the recommendations of the advisory
council established in section 144A.4799new text begin or recommendations from the commissioner after
the advisory council's review and approvalnew text end .
(k) Fines collected under paragraph (a), clause (5), shall be deposited in a dedicated
special revenue account and appropriated to the commissioner to provide compensation
according to subdivision 14 to clients subject to maltreatment. A client may choose to receive
compensation from this fund, not to exceed $5,000 for each substantiated finding of
maltreatment, or take civil action. This paragraph expires July 31, 2021.
Sec. 58.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.475, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Notice.
(a) Prior to any suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license,
the home care provider shall be entitled to notice and a hearing as provided by sections
14.57 to 14.69. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the commissioner may,
without a prior contested case hearing, temporarily suspend a license or prohibit delivery
of services by a provider for not more than 90 days, or issue a conditional license if the
commissioner determines that there are level deleted text begin 3deleted text end new text begin 4new text end violations that do not pose an imminent
risk of harm to the health or safety of persons in the provider's care, provided:
(1) advance notice is given to the home care provider;
(2) after notice, the home care provider fails to correct the problem;
(3) the commissioner has reason to believe that other administrative remedies are not
likely to be effective; and
(4) there is an opportunity for a contested case hearing within the 30 days unless there
is an extension granted by an administrative law judge pursuant to subdivision 3b.
(b) If the commissioner determines there are:
(1) level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end violations; or
(2) violations that pose an imminent risk of harm to the health or safety of persons in
the provider's care,
the commissioner may immediately temporarily suspend a license, prohibit delivery of
services by a provider, or issue a conditional license without meeting the requirements of
paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4).
For the purposes of this subdivision, "level deleted text begin 3deleted text end new text begin 4new text end " and "level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end " have the meanings given
in section 144A.474, subdivision 11, paragraph (b).
Sec. 59.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.475, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:
Subd. 3a.
Hearing.
Within 15 business days of receipt of the licensee's timely appeal
of a sanction under this section, other than for a temporary suspension, the commissioner
shall request assignment of an administrative law judge. The commissioner's request must
include a proposed date, time, and place of hearing. A hearing must be conducted by an
administrative law judge pursuant to Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612, within
90 calendar days of the request for assignment, unless an extension is requested by either
party and granted by the administrative law judge for good cause or for purposes of discussing
settlement. In no case shall one or more extensions be granted for a total of more than 90
calendar days unless there is a criminal action pending against the licensee. If, while a
licensee continues to operate pending an appeal of an order for revocation, suspension, or
refusal to renew a license, the commissioner identifies one or more new violations of law
that meet the requirements of level deleted text begin 3deleted text end new text begin 4new text end or deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end violations as defined in section 144A.474,
subdivision 11, paragraph (b), the commissioner shall act immediately to temporarily suspend
the license under the provisions in subdivision 3.
Sec. 60.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.475, subdivision 3b, is amended to read:
Subd. 3b.
Expedited hearing.
(a) Within five business days of receipt of the license
holder's timely appeal of a temporary suspension or issuance of a conditional license, the
commissioner shall request assignment of an administrative law judge. The request must
include a proposed date, time, and place of a hearing. A hearing must be conducted by an
administrative law judge pursuant to Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612, within
30 calendar days of the request for assignment, unless an extension is requested by either
party and granted by the administrative law judge for good cause. The commissioner shall
issue a notice of hearing by certified mail or personal service at least ten business days
before the hearing. Certified mail to the last known address is sufficient. The scope of the
hearing shall be limited solely to the issue of whether the temporary suspension or issuance
of a conditional license should remain in effect and whether there is sufficient evidence to
conclude that the licensee's actions or failure to comply with applicable laws are level deleted text begin 3deleted text end new text begin 4new text end
or deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end violations as defined in section 144A.474, subdivision 11, paragraph (b), or that there
were violations that posed an imminent risk of harm to the health and safety of persons in
the provider's care.
(b) The administrative law judge shall issue findings of fact, conclusions, and a
recommendation within ten business days from the date of hearing. The parties shall have
ten calendar days to submit exceptions to the administrative law judge's report. The record
shall close at the end of the ten-day period for submission of exceptions. The commissioner's
final order shall be issued within ten business days from the close of the record. When an
appeal of a temporary immediate suspension or conditional license is withdrawn or dismissed,
the commissioner shall issue a final order affirming the temporary immediate suspension
or conditional license within ten calendar days of the commissioner's receipt of the
withdrawal or dismissal. The license holder is prohibited from operation during the temporary
suspension period.
(c) When the final order under paragraph (b) affirms an immediate suspension, and a
final licensing sanction is issued under subdivisions 1 and 2 and the licensee appeals that
sanction, the licensee is prohibited from operation pending a final commissioner's order
after the contested case hearing conducted under chapter 14.
(d) A licensee whose license is temporarily suspended must comply with the requirements
for notification and transfer of clients in subdivision 5. These requirements remain if an
appeal is requested.
Sec. 61.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.475, subdivision 3c, is amended to read:
Subd. 3c.
Immediate temporary suspension.
(a) In addition to any other remedies
provided by law, the commissioner may, without a prior contested case hearing, immediately
temporarily suspend a license or prohibit delivery of services by a provider for not more
than 90 days, or issue a conditional license, if the commissioner determines that there are:
(1) level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end violations; or
(2) violations that pose an imminent risk of harm to the health or safety of persons in
the provider's care.
(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end " has the meaning given in section
144A.474, subdivision 11, paragraph (b).
(c) A notice stating the reasons for the immediate temporary suspension or conditional
license and informing the license holder of the right to an expedited hearing under subdivision
3b must be delivered by personal service to the address shown on the application or the last
known address of the license holder. The license holder may appeal an order immediately
temporarily suspending a license or issuing a conditional license. The appeal must be made
in writing by certified mail or personal service. If mailed, the appeal must be postmarked
and sent to the commissioner within five calendar days after the license holder receives
notice. If an appeal is made by personal service, it must be received by the commissioner
within five calendar days after the license holder received the order.
(d) A license holder whose license is immediately temporarily suspended must comply
with the requirements for notification and transfer of clients in subdivision 5. These
requirements remain if an appeal is requested.
Sec. 62.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.71, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Application information and fee.
The commissioner shall establish forms and
procedures for processing each supplemental nursing services agency registration application.
An application for a supplemental nursing services agency registration must include at least
the following:
(1) the names and addresses of all owners and controlling persons of the supplemental
nursing services agency;
(2) if the owner is a corporation, copies of its articles of incorporation and current bylaws,
together with the names and addresses of its officers and directors;
(3) if the owner is a limited liability company, copies of its articles of organization and
operating agreement, together with the names and addresses of its officers and directors;
(4) documentation that the supplemental nursing services agency has medical malpractice
insurance to insure against the loss, damage, or expense of a claim arising out of the death
or injury of any person as the result of negligence or malpractice in the provision of health
care services by the supplemental nursing services agency or by any employee of the agency;
(5) documentation that the supplemental nursing services agency has an employee
dishonesty bond in the amount of $10,000;
(6) documentation that the supplemental nursing services agency has insurance coverage
for workers' compensation for all nurses, nursing assistants, nurse aides, and orderlies
provided or procured by the agency;
(7) documentation that the supplemental nursing services agency filed with the
commissioner of revenue: (i) the name and address of the bank, savings bank, or savings
association in which the supplemental nursing services agency deposits all employee income
tax withholdings; and (ii) the name and address of any nurse, nursing assistant, nurse aide,
or orderly whose income is derived from placement by the agency, if the agency purports
the income is not subject to withholding;
(8) any other relevant information that the commissioner determines is necessary to
properly evaluate an application for registration;
(9) a policy and procedure that describes how the supplemental nursing services agency's
records will be immediately available at all times to the commissioner and facility; and
(10) a nonrefundable registration fee of deleted text begin $2,035deleted text end new text begin $2,442new text end .
If a supplemental nursing services agency fails to provide the items in this subdivision
to the department, the commissioner shall immediately suspend or refuse to issue the
supplemental nursing services agency registration. The supplemental nursing services agency
may appeal the commissioner's findings according to section 144A.475, subdivisions 3a
and 7, except that the hearing must be conducted by an administrative law judge within 60
calendar days of the request for hearing assignment.
Sec. 63.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.753, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
License required; application.
(a) A hospice provider may not operate
in the state without a valid license issued by the commissioner.
(b) Within ten days after receiving an application for a license, the commissioner shall
acknowledge receipt of the application in writing. The acknowledgment must indicate
whether the application appears to be complete or whether additional information is required
before the application is considered complete. Within 90 days after receiving a complete
application, the commissioner shall either grant or deny the license. If an applicant is not
granted or denied a license within 90 days after submitting a complete application, the
license must be deemed granted. An applicant whose license has been deemed granted must
provide written notice to the commissioner before providing hospice care.
(c) Each application for a hospice provider license, or for a renewal of a license, shall
be accompanied by a fee as follows:
(1) for revenues no more than $25,000, deleted text begin $125deleted text end new text begin $150new text end ;
(2) for revenues greater than $25,000 and no more than $100,000, deleted text begin $312.50deleted text end new text begin $375new text end ;
(3) for revenues greater than $100,000 and no more than $250,000, deleted text begin $625deleted text end new text begin $750new text end ;
(4) for revenues greater than $250,000 and no more than $350,000, deleted text begin $937.50deleted text end new text begin $1,125new text end ;
(5) for revenues greater than $350,000 and no more than $450,000, deleted text begin $1,250deleted text end new text begin $1,500new text end ;
(6) for revenues greater than $450,000 and no more than $550,000, deleted text begin $1,562.50deleted text end new text begin $1,875new text end ;
(7) for revenues greater than $550,000 and no more than $650,000, deleted text begin $1,875deleted text end new text begin $2,250new text end ;
(8) for revenues greater than $650,000 and no more than $750,000, deleted text begin $2,187.50deleted text end new text begin $2,625new text end ;
(9) for revenues greater then $750,000 and no more than $850,000, deleted text begin $2,500deleted text end new text begin $3,000new text end ;
(10) for revenues greater than $850,000 and no more than $950,000, deleted text begin $2,812.50deleted text end new text begin $3,375new text end ;
(11) for revenues greater than $950,000 and no more than $1,100,000, deleted text begin $3,125deleted text end new text begin $3,750new text end ;
(12) for revenues greater than $1,100,000 and no more than $1,275,000, deleted text begin $3,750deleted text end new text begin $4,500new text end ;
(13) for revenues greater than $1,275,000 and no more than $1,500,000, deleted text begin $4,375deleted text end new text begin $5,250new text end ;
and
(14) for revenues greater than $1,500,000, deleted text begin $5,000deleted text end new text begin $6,000new text end .
Sec. 64.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.20, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Immediate temporary suspension.
(a) In addition to any other remedies
provided by law, the commissioner may, without a prior contested case hearing, immediately
temporarily suspend a license or prohibit delivery of housing or services by a facility for
not more than 90 calendar days or issue a conditional license, if the commissioner determines
that there are:
(1) Level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end violations; or
(2) violations that pose an imminent risk of harm to the health or safety of residents.
(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "Level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end " has the meaning given in section
144G.31.
(c) A notice stating the reasons for the immediate temporary suspension or conditional
license and informing the licensee of the right to an expedited hearing under subdivision
17 must be delivered by personal service to the address shown on the application or the last
known address of the licensee. The licensee may appeal an order immediately temporarily
suspending a license or issuing a conditional license. The appeal must be made in writing
by certified mail or personal service. If mailed, the appeal must be postmarked and sent to
the commissioner within five calendar days after the licensee receives notice. If an appeal
is made by personal service, it must be received by the commissioner within five calendar
days after the licensee received the order.
(d) A licensee whose license is immediately temporarily suspended must comply with
the requirements for notification and transfer of residents in subdivision 15. The requirements
in subdivision 9 remain if an appeal is requested.
Sec. 65.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.20, subdivision 13, is amended to read:
Subd. 13.
Notice to facility.
(a) Prior to any suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew
a license, the facility shall be entitled to notice and a hearing as provided by sections 14.57
to 14.69. The hearing must commence within 60 calendar days after the proceedings are
initiated. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the commissioner may, without
a prior contested case hearing, temporarily suspend a license or prohibit delivery of services
by a provider for not more than 90 calendar days, or issue a conditional license if the
commissioner determines that there are Level deleted text begin 3deleted text end new text begin 4new text end violations that do not pose an imminent
risk of harm to the health or safety of the facility residents, provided:
(1) advance notice is given to the facility;
(2) after notice, the facility fails to correct the problem;
(3) the commissioner has reason to believe that other administrative remedies are not
likely to be effective; and
(4) there is an opportunity for a contested case hearing within 30 calendar days unless
there is an extension granted by an administrative law judge.
(b) If the commissioner determines there are Level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end violations or violations that pose
an imminent risk of harm to the health or safety of the facility residents, the commissioner
may immediately temporarily suspend a license, prohibit delivery of services by a facility,
or issue a conditional license without meeting the requirements of paragraph (a), clauses
(1) to (4).
For the purposes of this subdivision, "Level deleted text begin 3deleted text end new text begin 4new text end " and "Level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end " have the meanings given
in section 144G.31.
Sec. 66.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.20, subdivision 16, is amended to read:
Subd. 16.
Hearing.
Within 15 business days of receipt of the licensee's timely appeal
of a sanction under this section, other than for a temporary suspension, the commissioner
shall request assignment of an administrative law judge. The commissioner's request must
include a proposed date, time, and place of hearing. A hearing must be conducted by an
administrative law judge pursuant to Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612, within
90 calendar days of the request for assignment, unless an extension is requested by either
party and granted by the administrative law judge for good cause or for purposes of discussing
settlement. In no case shall one or more extensions be granted for a total of more than 90
calendar days unless there is a criminal action pending against the licensee. If, while a
licensee continues to operate pending an appeal of an order for revocation, suspension, or
refusal to renew a license, the commissioner identifies one or more new violations of law
that meet the requirements of Level deleted text begin 3deleted text end new text begin 4new text end or Level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end violations as defined in section 144G.31,
the commissioner shall act immediately to temporarily suspend the license.
Sec. 67.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.20, subdivision 17, is amended to read:
Subd. 17.
Expedited hearing.
(a) Within five business days of receipt of the licensee's
timely appeal of a temporary suspension or issuance of a conditional license, the
commissioner shall request assignment of an administrative law judge. The request must
include a proposed date, time, and place of a hearing. A hearing must be conducted by an
administrative law judge pursuant to Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612, within
30 calendar days of the request for assignment, unless an extension is requested by either
party and granted by the administrative law judge for good cause. The commissioner shall
issue a notice of hearing by certified mail or personal service at least ten business days
before the hearing. Certified mail to the last known address is sufficient. The scope of the
hearing shall be limited solely to the issue of whether the temporary suspension or issuance
of a conditional license should remain in effect and whether there is sufficient evidence to
conclude that the licensee's actions or failure to comply with applicable laws are Level deleted text begin 3deleted text end new text begin 4new text end
or Level deleted text begin 4deleted text end new text begin 5new text end violations as defined in section 144G.31, or that there were violations that
posed an imminent risk of harm to the resident's health and safety.
(b) The administrative law judge shall issue findings of fact, conclusions, and a
recommendation within ten business days from the date of hearing. The parties shall have
ten calendar days to submit exceptions to the administrative law judge's report. The record
shall close at the end of the ten-day period for submission of exceptions. The commissioner's
final order shall be issued within ten business days from the close of the record. When an
appeal of a temporary immediate suspension or conditional license is withdrawn or dismissed,
the commissioner shall issue a final order affirming the temporary immediate suspension
or conditional license within ten calendar days of the commissioner's receipt of the
withdrawal or dismissal. The licensee is prohibited from operation during the temporary
suspension period.
(c) When the final order under paragraph (b) affirms an immediate suspension, and a
final licensing sanction is issued under subdivisions 1 and 2 and the licensee appeals that
sanction, the licensee is prohibited from operation pending a final commissioner's order
after the contested case hearing conducted under chapter 14.
(d) A licensee whose license is temporarily suspended must comply with the requirements
for notification and transfer of residents under subdivision 15. These requirements remain
if an appeal is requested.
Sec. 68.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.30, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Required follow-up surveys.
For assisted living facilities that have Level 3
deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end Level 4new text begin , or Level 5new text end violations under section 144G.31, the commissioner shall conduct
a follow-up survey within 90 calendar days of the survey. When conducting a follow-up
survey, the surveyor shall focus on whether the previous violations have been corrected and
may also address any new violations that are observed while evaluating the corrections that
have been made.
Sec. 69.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.31, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Levels of violations.
Correction orders for violations are categorized by level
as follows:
(1) Level 1 is a violation that deleted text begin has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on
the residentdeleted text end new text begin will cause only minimal impact on the residentnew text end and does not affect health or
safety;
(2) Level 2 is a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the
potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious
injury, impairment, or death;
(3) Level 3 is a violation that harmed a resident's health or safety, deleted text begin not including serious
injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury,
impairment, or deathdeleted text end new text begin or a violation that had the potential to cause more than minimal harm
to the residentnew text end ; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(4) Level 4 is a violation that deleted text begin results in serious injury, impairment, or death.deleted text end new text begin harmed a
resident's health or safety, not including serious injury or death, or a violation that was likely
to lead to serious injury or death; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) Level 5 is a violation that results in serious injury or death.
new text end
Sec. 70.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.31, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Fine amounts.
(a) Fines and enforcement actions under this subdivision may
be assessed based on the level and scope of the violations described in subdivisions 2 and
3 as follows and may be imposed immediately with no opportunity to correct the violation
prior to imposition:
(1) Level 1, no fines or enforcement;
(2) Level 2, a fine of $500 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism
authorized in section 144G.20 deleted text begin for widespread violationsdeleted text end ;
(3) Level 3, a fine of deleted text begin $3,000deleted text end new text begin $1,000new text end per violation, in addition to any enforcement
mechanism authorized in section 144G.20;
(4) Level 4, a fine of deleted text begin $5,000deleted text end new text begin $3,000new text end per violation, in addition to any enforcement
mechanism authorized in section 144G.20; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
new text begin
(5) Level 5, a fine of $5,000 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism
authorized in section 144G.20; and
new text end
deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end for maltreatment violations for which the licensee was determined to be responsible
for the maltreatment under section 626.557, subdivision 9c, paragraph (c), a fine of $1,000
per incident. A fine of $5,000 per incident may be imposed if the commissioner determines
the licensee is responsible for maltreatment consisting of sexual assault, death, or abuse
resulting in serious injury.
(b) When a fine is assessed against a facility for substantiated maltreatment, the
commissioner shall not also impose an immediate fine under this chapter for the same
circumstance.
Sec. 71.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.31, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Immediate fine; payment.
(a) For every Level 3 deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end Level 4new text begin , or Level 5new text end
violation, the commissioner may issue an immediate fine. The licensee must still correct
the violation in the time specified. The issuance of an immediate fine may occur in addition
to any enforcement mechanism authorized under section 144G.20. The immediate fine may
be appealed as allowed under this chapter.
(b) The licensee must pay the fines assessed on or before the payment date specified. If
the licensee fails to fully comply with the order, the commissioner may issue a second fine
or suspend the license until the licensee complies by paying the fine. A timely appeal shall
stay payment of the fine until the commissioner issues a final order.
(c) A licensee shall promptly notify the commissioner in writing when a violation
specified in the order is corrected. If upon reinspection the commissioner determines that
a violation has not been corrected as indicated by the order, the commissioner may issue
an additional fine. The commissioner shall notify the licensee by mail to the last known
address in the licensing record that a second fine has been assessed. The licensee may appeal
the second fine as provided under this subdivision.
(d) A facility that has been assessed a fine under this section has a right to a
reconsideration or hearing under this chapter and chapter 14.
Sec. 72.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.31, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Deposit of fines.
Fines collected under this section shall be deposited in a
dedicated special revenue account. On an annual basis, the balance in the special revenue
account shall be appropriated to the commissioner for special projects to improve resident
quality of care and outcomes in assisted living facilities licensed under this chapter in
Minnesota as recommended by the advisory council established in section 144A.4799new text begin or
as recommended by the commissioner after the advisory council's review and approvalnew text end .
Sec. 73.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144G.45, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
New construction; plans.
(a) For all new licensure and construction beginning
on or after August 1, 2021, the following must be provided to the commissioner:
(1) architectural and engineering plans and specifications for new construction must be
prepared and signed by architects and engineers who are registered in Minnesota. Final
working drawings and specifications for proposed construction must be submitted to the
commissioner for review and approval;
(2) final architectural plans and specifications must include elevations and sections
through the building showing types of construction, and must indicate dimensions and
assignments of rooms and areas, room finishes, door types and hardware, elevations and
details of nurses' work areas, utility rooms, toilet and bathing areas, and large-scale layouts
of dietary and laundry areas. Plans must show the location of fixed equipment and sections
and details of elevators, chutes, and other conveying systems. Fire walls and smoke partitions
must be indicated. The roof plan must show all mechanical installations. The site plan must
indicate the proposed and existing buildings, topography, roadways, walks and utility service
lines; and
(3) final mechanical and electrical plans and specifications must address the complete
layout and type of all installations, systems, and equipment to be provided. Heating plans
must include heating elements, piping, thermostatic controls, pumps, tanks, heat exchangers,
boilers, breeching, and accessories. Ventilation plans must include room air quantities,
ducts, fire and smoke dampers, exhaust fans, humidifiers, and air handling units. Plumbing
plans must include the fixtures and equipment fixture schedule; water supply and circulating
piping, pumps, tanks, riser diagrams, and building drains; the size, location, and elevation
of water and sewer services; and the building fire protection systems. Electrical plans must
include fixtures and equipment, receptacles, switches, power outlets, circuits, power and
light panels, transformers, and service feeders. Plans must show location of nurse call signals,
cable lines, fire alarm stations, and fire detectors and emergency lighting.
(b) Unless construction is begun within one year after approval of the final working
drawing and specifications, the drawings must be resubmitted for review and approval.
(c) The commissioner must be notified within 30 days before completion of construction
so that the commissioner can make arrangements for a final inspection by the commissioner.
(d) At least one set of complete life safety plans, including changes resulting from
remodeling or alterations, must be kept on file in the facility.
new text begin
(e) For new construction beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the licensee must comply
with section 144.554 to submit applicable construction plans and fees to the commissioner.
new text end
Sec. 74.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 145.8811, is amended to read:
145.8811 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH ADVISORY deleted text begin TASK FORCEdeleted text end new text begin
COMMITTEEnew text end .
Subdivision 1.
Composition of deleted text begin task forcedeleted text end new text begin committeenew text end .
The commissioner shall establish
and appoint a Maternal and Child Health Advisory deleted text begin Task Forcedeleted text end new text begin Committeenew text end consisting of 15
members who will provide equal representation from:
(1) professionals with expertise in maternal and child health services;
(2) representatives of community health boards as defined in section 145A.02, subdivision
5; and
(3) consumer representatives interested in the health of mothers and children.
No members shall be employees of the Minnesota Department of Health. Section 15.059
governs the Maternal and Child Health Advisory deleted text begin Task Forcedeleted text end new text begin Committeenew text end . Notwithstanding
section 15.059, the Maternal and Child Health Advisory deleted text begin Task Forcedeleted text end new text begin Committeenew text end does not
expire.
Subd. 2.
Duties.
The advisory deleted text begin task forcedeleted text end new text begin committeenew text end shall meet on a regular basis to
perform the following duties:
(1) review and report on the health care needs of mothers and children throughout the
state of Minnesota;
(2) review and report on the type, frequency, and impact of maternal and child health
care services provided to mothers and children under existing maternal and child health
care programs, including programs administered by the commissioner of health;
(3) establish, review, and report to the commissioner a list of program guidelines and
criteria which the advisory deleted text begin task forcedeleted text end new text begin committeenew text end considers essential to providing an effective
maternal and child health care program to low-income populations and high-risk persons
and fulfilling the purposes defined in section 145.88;
(4) make recommendations to the commissioner for the use of other federal and state
funds available to meet maternal and child health needs;
(5) make recommendations to the commissioner of health on priorities for funding the
following maternal and child health services:
(i) prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care;
(ii) comprehensive health care for children, especially from birth through five years of
age;
(iii) adolescent health services;
(iv) family planning services;
(v) preventive dental care;
(vi) special services for chronically ill and disabled children; and
(vii) any other services that promote the health of mothers and children; and
(6) establish in consultation with the commissioner statewide outcomes that will improve
the health status of mothers and children.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 75.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 157.16, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
License renewal.
Initial and renewal licenses for all food and beverage service
establishments, youth camps, hotels, motels, lodging establishments, public pools, and
resorts shall be issued on an annual basis. Any person who operates a place of business after
the expiration date of a license or without having submitted an application and paid the fee
shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to
enforcement action, as provided in the Health Enforcement Consolidation Act, sections
144.989 to 144.993. In addition, a penalty of deleted text begin $60deleted text end new text begin $100new text end shall be added to the total of the
license fee for any food and beverage service establishment operating without a license as
a mobile food unit, a seasonal temporary or seasonal permanent food stand, or a special
event food stand, and a penalty of deleted text begin $120deleted text end new text begin $200new text end shall be added to the total of the license fee
for all restaurants, food carts, hotels, motels, lodging establishments, youth camps, public
pools, and resorts operating without a license for a period of up to 30 days. A late fee of
deleted text begin $360deleted text end new text begin $450new text end shall be added to the license fee for establishments operating more than 30 days
without a license.
Sec. 76.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 157.16, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:
Subd. 2a.
Food manager certification.
An applicant for certification or certification
renewal as a food manager must submit to the commissioner a deleted text begin $35deleted text end new text begin $45new text end nonrefundable
certification fee payable to the Department of Health. The commissioner shall issue a
duplicate certificate to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate if the applicant
submits a completed application on a form provided by the commissioner for a duplicate
certificate and pays deleted text begin $20deleted text end new text begin $25new text end to the department for the cost of duplication.new text begin In addition, a $5
technology fee must be paid with the initial certification, certification renewal, or duplicate
certificate application.
new text end
Sec. 77.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 157.16, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Establishment fees; definitions.
(a) The following fees are required for food
and beverage service establishments, youth camps, hotels, motels, lodging establishments,
public pools, and resorts licensed under this chapter. Food and beverage service
establishments must pay the highest applicable fee under paragraph (d), clause (1), (2), (3),
or (4). The license fee for new operators previously licensed under this chapter for the same
calendar year is one-half of the appropriate annual license fee, plus any penalty that may
be required. The license fee for operators opening on or after October 1 is one-half of the
appropriate annual license fee, plus any penalty that may be required.
(b) All food and beverage service establishments, except special event food stands, and
all hotels, motels, lodging establishments, public pools, and resorts shall pay an annual base
fee of deleted text begin $165deleted text end new text begin $300new text end .
(c) A special event food stand shall pay a flat fee of deleted text begin $55deleted text end new text begin $75new text end annually. "Special event
food stand" means a fee category where food is prepared or served in conjunction with
celebrations, county fairs, or special events from a special event food stand as defined in
section 157.15.
(d) In addition to the base fee in paragraph (b), each food and beverage service
establishment, other than a special event food stand and a school concession stand, and each
hotel, motel, lodging establishment, public pool, and resort shall pay an additional annual
fee for each fee category, additional food service, or required additional inspection specified
in this paragraph:
(1) Category 1 establishment, deleted text begin $110deleted text end new text begin $185new text end . "Category 1 establishment" means a fee
category that provides one or more of the following items or is one of the listed
establishments or facilities:
(i) serves prepackaged food that is served in the package;
(ii) serves a continental breakfast such as rolls, coffee, juice, milk, and cold cereal;
(iii) serves soft drinks, coffee, or nonalcoholic beverages;
(iv) provides cleaning for eating, drinking, or cooking utensils, when the only food
served is prepared off site;
(v) a food establishment where the method of food preparation meets the definition of
a low-risk establishment in section 157.20; or
(vi) operates as a child care facility licensed under section 142B.05 and Minnesota Rules,
chapter 9503.
(2) Category 2 establishment, deleted text begin $245deleted text end new text begin $430new text end . "Category 2 establishment" means an
establishment that is not a Category 1 establishment and is either:
(i) a food establishment where the method of food preparation meets the definition of a
medium-risk establishment in section 157.20; or
(ii) an elementary or secondary school as defined in section 120A.05.
(3) Category 3 establishment, deleted text begin $385deleted text end new text begin $670new text end . "Category 3 establishment" means an
establishment that is not a Category 1 or Category 2 establishment and is either:
(i) a food establishment where the method of food preparation meets the definition of a
high-risk establishment in section 157.20; or
(ii) an establishment where 500 or more meals are prepared per day and served at one
or more separate locations.
(4) Other food and beverage service, including food carts, mobile food units, seasonal
temporary food stands, and seasonal permanent food stands, deleted text begin $85deleted text end new text begin $150new text end .
(5) Lodging per sleeping accommodation unit, deleted text begin $11deleted text end new text begin $15new text end , including hotels, motels, lodging
establishments, and resorts, up to a maximum of deleted text begin $1,100deleted text end new text begin $1,500new text end . "Lodging per sleeping
accommodation unit" means a fee category including the number of guest rooms, cottages,
or other rental units of a hotel, motel, lodging establishment, or resort; or the number of
beds in a dormitory.
(6) First public pool, deleted text begin $355deleted text end new text begin $455new text end ; each additional public pool, deleted text begin $200deleted text end new text begin $300new text end . "Public pool"
means a fee category that has the meaning given in section 144.1222, subdivision 4.
(7) First spa, deleted text begin $200deleted text end new text begin $300new text end ; each additional spa, deleted text begin $110deleted text end new text begin $200new text end . "Spa pool" means a fee category
that has the meaning given in Minnesota Rules, part 4717.0250, subpart 9.
(8) Private sewer or water, deleted text begin $60deleted text end new text begin $85new text end . "Individual private water" means a fee category
with a water supply other than a community public water supply as defined in Minnesota
Rules, chapter 4720. "Individual private sewer" means a fee category with an individual
sewage treatment system which uses subsurface treatment and disposal.
(9) Additional food service, deleted text begin $175deleted text end new text begin $250new text end . "Additional food service" means a location at
a food service establishment, other than the primary food preparation and service area, used
to prepare or serve beverages or food to the public. Additional food service does not apply
to school concession stands.
(10) Additional inspection fee, deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $350new text end . "Additional inspection fee" means a fee to
conduct the second inspection each year for elementary and secondary education facility
school lunch programs when required by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch
Act.
(11) HACCP verification, deleted text begin $175deleted text end new text begin $225new text end . "HACCP verification" means an annual fee
category for a business that performs one or more specialized process that requires an
HACCP plan as required in chapter 31 and Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626.
(e) A fee for review of construction plans must accompany the initial license application
for restaurants, hotels, motels, lodging establishments, resorts, seasonal food stands, and
mobile food units.new text begin Plans submitted less than 30 days prior to construction are subject to 50
percent of the original plan review fee.new text end A fee for review of an HACCP plan for specialized
processing must be submitted and approved prior to preparing and serving the specialized
processed food for human consumption. The fees for construction plan reviews and HACCP
plan reviews are as follows:
|
Service Area |
Type |
Fee |
| Food |
category 1 establishment |
deleted text begin
$400
deleted text end
new text begin
$550 new text end |
| category 2 establishment |
deleted text begin
$450
deleted text end
new text begin
$750 new text end |
|
| category 3 food establishment |
deleted text begin
$500
deleted text end
new text begin
$800 new text end |
|
| additional food service |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$400 new text end |
|
| HACCP Plan Review |
deleted text begin
$500
deleted text end
new text begin
$600 new text end |
|
| Transient food service |
food cart |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$500 new text end |
| seasonal permanent food stand |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$500 new text end |
|
| seasonal temporary food stand |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$500 new text end |
|
| mobile food unit |
deleted text begin
$350
deleted text end
new text begin
$700 new text end |
|
| Lodging |
less than 25 rooms |
deleted text begin
$375
deleted text end
new text begin
$450 new text end |
| 25 to less than 100 rooms |
deleted text begin
$400
deleted text end
new text begin
$500 new text end |
|
| 100 rooms or more |
deleted text begin
$500
deleted text end
new text begin
$600 new text end |
|
| less than five cabins |
deleted text begin
$350
deleted text end
new text begin
$400 new text end |
|
| five to less than ten cabins |
deleted text begin
$400
deleted text end
new text begin
$450 new text end |
|
| ten cabins or more |
deleted text begin
$450
deleted text end
new text begin
$500 new text end |
(f) When existing food and beverage service establishments, hotels, motels, lodging
establishments, resorts, seasonal food stands, and mobile food units are extensively
remodeled, a fee must be submitted with the remodeling plans. The fee for this construction
plan review is as follows:
|
Service Area |
Type |
Fee |
| Food |
category 1 establishment |
deleted text begin
$300
deleted text end
new text begin
$450 new text end |
| category 2 establishment |
deleted text begin
$350
deleted text end
new text begin
$500 new text end |
|
| category 3 establishment |
deleted text begin
$400
deleted text end
new text begin
$550 new text end |
|
| additional food service |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$400 new text end |
|
| Transient food service |
food cart |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$400 new text end |
| seasonal permanent food stand |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$400 new text end |
|
| seasonal temporary food stand |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$400 new text end |
|
| mobile food unit |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$400 new text end |
|
| Lodging |
less than 25 rooms |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$300 new text end |
| 25 to less than 100 rooms |
deleted text begin
$300
deleted text end
new text begin
$350 new text end |
|
| 100 rooms or more |
deleted text begin
$450
deleted text end
new text begin
$500 new text end |
|
| less than five cabins |
deleted text begin
$250
deleted text end
new text begin
$300 new text end |
|
| five to less than ten cabins |
deleted text begin
$350
deleted text end
new text begin
$400 new text end |
|
| ten cabins or more |
deleted text begin
$400
deleted text end
new text begin
$450 new text end |
(g) Special event food stands are not required to submit construction or remodeling plans
for review.
(h) Youth camps shall pay an annual single fee for food and lodging as follows:
(1) camps with up to 99 campers, deleted text begin $325deleted text end new text begin $375new text end ;
(2) camps with 100 to 199 campers, deleted text begin $550deleted text end new text begin $600new text end ; and
(3) camps with 200 or more campers, deleted text begin $750deleted text end new text begin $800new text end .
(i) A youth camp which pays fees under paragraph (d) is not required to pay fees under
paragraph (h).
Sec. 78.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 157.16, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:
Subd. 3a.
Statewide hospitality fee.
Every person, firm, or corporation that operates a
licensed boarding establishment, food and beverage service establishment, seasonal temporary
or permanent food stand, special event food stand, mobile food unit, food cart, resort, hotel,
motel, or lodging establishment in Minnesota must submit to the commissioner a deleted text begin $40deleted text end new text begin $50new text end
annual statewide hospitality fee for each licensed activity. The fee for establishments licensed
bynew text begin eithernew text end the Department of Health deleted text begin is requireddeleted text end new text begin or a local government shall be paidnew text end at the
same time the licensure fee is due. For establishments licensed by local governments, the
fee is duenew text begin to be paid to the Department of Health by the local governmentnew text end by July 1 of each
year.
Sec. 79.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 157.16, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 3b. new text end
new text begin Technology fee. new text end
new text begin
Every food and beverage service establishment, youth camp,
hotel, motel, lodging establishment, public pool, and resort licensed under this chapter must
pay a $5 technology fee for each licensed activity for the initial license and with each
renewal.
new text end
Sec. 80.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.72, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
When license required.
deleted text begin
A person within the state intending to directly
perform or cause to be performed through subcontracting or similar delegation any
asbestos-related work either for financial gain or with respect to the person's own property
shall first apply for and obtain a license from the commissioner. The license shall be in
writing, be dated when issued, contain an expiration date, be signed by the commissioner,
and give the name and address of the person to whom it is issued.
deleted text end
deleted text begin
The domiciled owner of a single family residence is not required to hold a license or
pay a project permit fee to conduct asbestos-related work in the domiciled residence.
deleted text end
new text begin
Any person performing any asbestos-related work within the state must be licensed by
the commissioner, whether directly performing asbestos work or causing it to be performed
through subcontracting or similar delegation. A domiciled owner of a single-family residence
is not required to hold a license or pay a project permit fee to conduct asbestos-related work
in the domiciled residence.
new text end
Sec. 81.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.75, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Permit fee.
Five calendar days before beginning asbestos-related work, a person
shall pay a project permit fee to the commissioner equal to deleted text begin twodeleted text end new text begin threenew text end percent of the total
costs of the asbestos-related work. For asbestos-related work performed in single or
multifamily residences, of greater than ten but less than 260 linear feet of asbestos-containing
material on pipes, or greater than six but less than 160 square feet of asbestos-containing
material on other facility components, a person shall pay a project permit fee of $35 to the
commissioner.
Sec. 82.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.75, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:
Subd. 3a.
Asbestos-related training course permit fee.
deleted text begin The commissioner shall establish
by rule a permit fee to be paid bydeleted text end A training course providernew text begin shall pay the commissioner a
fee of $500new text end on application for a training course permit deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin and $250 for thenew text end renewal of a
permit of each asbestos-related training course required for certification or registration.
Sec. 83.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
License renewal.
Initial and renewal licenses for all manufactured home parks
and recreational camping areas shall be issued annually and shall have an expiration date
included on the license. Any person who operates a manufactured home park or recreational
camping area after the expiration date of a license or without having submitted an application
and paid the fee shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this chapter and shall
be subject to enforcement action, as provided in the Health Enforcement Consolidation Act,
sections 144.989 to 144.993. In addition, a penalty of deleted text begin $120deleted text end new text begin $200new text end shall be added to the total
of the license fee for any manufactured home park or recreational camping area operating
without a license for a period of up to 30 days. A late fee of deleted text begin $360deleted text end new text begin $450new text end shall be added to
the license fee for any manufactured home park or recreational camping area operating
more than 30 days without a license.
Sec. 84.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.15, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Fees, manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas.
(a) The
following fees are required for manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas
licensed under this chapter. Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the state
government special revenue fund. Recreational camping areas and manufactured home
parks shall pay the highest applicable base fee under paragraph (b). The license fee for new
operators of a manufactured home park or recreational camping area previously licensed
under this chapter for the same calendar year is one-half of the appropriate annual license
fee, plus any penalty that may be required. The license fee for operators opening on or after
October 1 is one-half of the appropriate annual license fee, plus any penalty that may be
required.
(b) All manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas shall pay the following
annual base fee:
(1) a manufactured home park, deleted text begin $165deleted text end new text begin $280new text end ; and
(2) a recreational camping area with:
(i) 24 or less sites, deleted text begin $55deleted text end new text begin $100new text end ;
(ii) 25 to 99 sites, deleted text begin $230deleted text end new text begin $410new text end ; and
(iii) 100 or more sites, deleted text begin $330deleted text end new text begin $610new text end .
In addition to the base fee, manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas shall
pay deleted text begin $5deleted text end new text begin $8new text end for each licensed site. This paragraph does not apply to special event recreational
camping areas. Operators of a manufactured home park or a recreational camping area also
licensed under section 157.16 for the same location shall pay only one base fee, whichever
is the highest of the base fees found in this section or section 157.16.
(c) In addition to the fee in paragraph (b), each manufactured home park or recreational
camping area shall pay an additional annual fee for each fee category specified in this
paragraph:
(1) Manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas with public swimming
pools and spas shall pay the appropriate fees specified in section 157.16.
(2) Individual private sewer or water, deleted text begin $60deleted text end new text begin $85new text end . "Individual private water" means a fee
category with a water supply other than a community public water supply as defined in
Minnesota Rules, chapter 4720. "Individual private sewer" means a fee category with a
subsurface sewage treatment system which uses subsurface treatment and disposal.
(d) The following fees must accompany a plan review application for initial construction
of a manufactured home park or recreational camping area:
(1) for initial construction of less than 25 sites, deleted text begin $375deleted text end new text begin $400new text end ;
(2) for initial construction of 25 to 99 sites, deleted text begin $400deleted text end new text begin $425new text end ; and
(3) for initial construction of 100 or more sites, deleted text begin $500deleted text end new text begin $525new text end .
(e) The following fees must accompany a plan review application when an existing
manufactured home park or recreational camping area is expanded:
(1) for expansion of less than 25 sites, deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $300new text end ;
(2) for expansion of 25 to 99 sites, deleted text begin $300deleted text end new text begin $350new text end ; and
(3) for expansion of 100 or more sites, deleted text begin $450deleted text end new text begin $500new text end .
Sec. 85.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.15, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Fees, special event recreational camping areas.
(a) The following fees are
required for special event recreational camping areas licensed under this chapter.
(b) All special event recreational camping areas shall pay an annual fee of deleted text begin $150deleted text end new text begin $250new text end
plus deleted text begin $1deleted text end new text begin $4new text end for each licensed site.
(c) A special event recreational camping area shall pay a late fee of deleted text begin $360deleted text end new text begin $450new text end for failing
to obtain a license prior to operating.
(d) The following fees must accompany a plan review application for initial construction
of a special event recreational camping area:
(1) for initial construction of less than 25 special event recreational camping sites, deleted text begin $375deleted text end new text begin
$475new text end ;
(2) for initial construction of 25 to 99 sites, deleted text begin $400deleted text end new text begin $500new text end ; and
(3) for initial construction of 100 or more sites, deleted text begin $500deleted text end new text begin $600new text end .
(e) The following fees must accompany a plan review application for expansion of a
special event recreational camping area:
(1) for expansion of less than 25 sites, deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $300new text end ;
(2) for expansion of 25 to 99 sites, deleted text begin $300deleted text end new text begin $350new text end ; and
(3) for expansion of 100 or more sites, deleted text begin $450deleted text end new text begin $500new text end .
Sec. 86.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.15, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Technology fee. new text end
new text begin
All manufactured home parks, recreational camping areas,
and special event camping areas must pay a $5 technology fee at initial licensing and upon
each renewal.
new text end
Sec. 87. new text begin RULEMAKING.
new text end
new text begin
The Department of Health must adopt rules using the expedited process under Minnesota
Statutes, section 14.389, to amend certain parts in Minnesota Rules, chapter 4695, to conform
with the changes made in this act.
new text end
Sec. 88. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin
(a)
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103I.550,
new text end
new text begin
is repealed.
new text end
new text begin
(b)
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Rules, part 4695.2900,
new text end
new text begin
is repealed.
new text end
ARTICLE 2
HEALTH CARE
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.30, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Other standards; wheelchair securement; protected transport.
(a) A special
transportation service that transports individuals occupying wheelchairs is subject to the
provisions of sections 299A.11 to 299A.17 concerning wheelchair securement devices. The
commissioners of transportation and public safety shall cooperate in the enforcement of
this section and sections 299A.11 to 299A.17 so that a single inspection is sufficient to
ascertain compliance with sections 299A.11 to 299A.17 and with the standards adopted
under this section. Representatives of the Department of Transportation may inspect
wheelchair securement devices in vehicles operated by special transportation service
providers to determine compliance with sections 299A.11 to 299A.17 and to issue certificates
under section 299A.14, subdivision 4.
(b) In place of a certificate issued under section 299A.14, the commissioner may issue
a decal under subdivision 4 for a vehicle equipped with a wheelchair securement device if
the device complies with sections 299A.11 to 299A.17 and the decal displays the information
in section 299A.14, subdivision 4.
(c) For vehicles designated as protected transport under section 256B.0625, subdivision
17, paragraph deleted text begin (l)deleted text end new text begin (n)new text end , the commissioner of transportation, during the commissioner's
inspection, shall check to ensure the safety provisions contained in that paragraph are in
working order.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256.9657, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Hospital surcharge.
(a) Effective deleted text begin October 1, 1992deleted text end new text begin July 1, 2025new text end , each Minnesota
hospital except facilities of the federal Indian Health Service and regional treatment centers
shall pay to the medical assistance account a surcharge equal to deleted text begin 1.4deleted text end new text begin 1.72new text end percent of net
patient revenues excluding net Medicare revenues reported by that provider to the health
care cost information system according to the schedule in subdivision 4.
deleted text begin
(b) Effective July 1, 1994, the surcharge under paragraph (a) is increased to 1.56 percent.
deleted text end
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end Notwithstanding the Medicare cost finding and allowable cost principles, the
hospital surcharge is not an allowable cost for purposes of rate setting under sections
256.9685 to 256.9695.
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256.9657, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Surcharge on HMOs and community integrated service networks.
(a)
Effective deleted text begin October 1, 1992deleted text end new text begin July 1, 2025new text end , each health maintenance organization with a
certificate of authority issued by the commissioner of health under chapter 62D and each
community integrated service network licensed by the commissioner under chapter 62N
shall pay to the commissioner of human services a surcharge equal to deleted text begin six-tenths of onedeleted text end new text begin 1.25new text end
percent of the total premium revenues of the health maintenance organization or community
integrated service network as reported to the commissioner of health according to the
schedule in subdivision 4.
(b) For purposes of this subdivision, total premium revenue means:
(1) premium revenue recognized on a prepaid basis from individuals and groups for
provision of a specified range of health services over a defined period of time which is
normally one month, excluding premiums paid to a health maintenance organization or
community integrated service network from the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program;
(2) premiums from Medicare wraparound subscribers for health benefits which
supplement Medicare coverage;
(3) Medicare revenue, as a result of an arrangement between a health maintenance
organization or a community integrated service network and the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, for services
to a Medicare beneficiary, excluding Medicare revenue that states are prohibited from taxing
under sections 1854, 1860D-12, and 1876 of title XVIII of the federal Social Security Act,
codified as United States Code, title 42, sections 1395mm, 1395w-112, and 1395w-24,
respectively, as they may be amended from time to time; and
(4) medical assistance revenue, as a result of an arrangement between a health
maintenance organization or community integrated service network and a Medicaid state
agency, for services to a medical assistance beneficiary.
new text begin (c) new text end If advance payments are made undernew text begin paragraph (b),new text end clause (1) or (2) to the health
maintenance organization or community integrated service network for more than one
reporting period, the portion of the payment that has not yet been earned must be treated as
a liability.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end When a health maintenance organization or community integrated service network
merges or consolidates with or is acquired by another health maintenance organization or
community integrated service network, the surviving corporation or the new corporation
shall be responsible for the annual surcharge originally imposed on each of the entities or
corporations subject to the merger, consolidation, or acquisition, regardless of whether one
of the entities or corporations does not retain a certificate of authority under chapter 62D
or a license under chapter 62N.
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end Effective June 15 of each year, the surviving corporation's or the new corporation's
surcharge shall be based on the revenues earned in the previous calendar year by all of the
entities or corporations subject to the merger, consolidation, or acquisition regardless of
whether one of the entities or corporations does not retain a certificate of authority under
chapter 62D or a license under chapter 62N until the total premium revenues of the surviving
corporation include the total premium revenues of all the merged entities as reported to the
commissioner of health.
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end When a health maintenance organization or community integrated service network,
which is subject to liability for the surcharge under this chapter, transfers, assigns, sells,
leases, or disposes of all or substantially all of its property or assets, liability for the surcharge
imposed by this chapter is imposed on the transferee, assignee, or buyer of the health
maintenance organization or community integrated service network.
deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end In the event a health maintenance organization or community integrated service
network converts its licensure to a different type of entity subject to liability for the surcharge
under this chapter, but survives in the same or substantially similar form, the surviving
entity remains liable for the surcharge regardless of whether one of the entities or corporations
does not retain a certificate of authority under chapter 62D or a license under chapter 62N.
deleted text begin (g)deleted text end new text begin (h)new text end The surcharge assessed to a health maintenance organization or community
integrated service network ends when the entity ceases providing services for premiums
and the cessation is not connected with a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or conversion.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 3b, is amended to read:
Subd. 3b.
Telehealth services.
(a) Medical assistance covers medically necessary services
and consultations delivered by a health care provider through telehealth in the same manner
as if the service or consultation was delivered through in-person contact. Services or
consultations delivered through telehealth shall be paid at the full allowable rate.
(b) The commissioner may establish criteria that a health care provider must attest to in
order to demonstrate the safety or efficacy of delivering a particular service through
telehealth. The attestation may include that the health care provider:
(1) has identified the categories or types of services the health care provider will provide
through telehealth;
(2) has written policies and procedures specific to services delivered through telehealth
that are regularly reviewed and updated;
(3) has policies and procedures that adequately address patient safety before, during,
and after the service is delivered through telehealth;
(4) has established protocols addressing how and when to discontinue telehealth services;
and
(5) has an established quality assurance process related to delivering services through
telehealth.
(c) As a condition of payment, a licensed health care provider must document each
occurrence of a health service delivered through telehealth to a medical assistance enrollee.
Health care service records for services delivered through telehealth must meet the
requirements set forth in Minnesota Rules, part 9505.2175, subparts 1 and 2, and must
document:
(1) the type of service delivered through telehealth;
(2) the time the service began and the time the service ended, including an a.m. and p.m.
designation;
(3) the health care provider's basis for determining that telehealth is an appropriate and
effective means for delivering the service to the enrollee;
(4) the mode of transmission used to deliver the service through telehealth and records
evidencing that a particular mode of transmission was utilized;
(5) the location of the originating site and the distant site;
(6) if the claim for payment is based on a physician's consultation with another physician
through telehealth, the written opinion from the consulting physician providing the telehealth
consultation; and
(7) compliance with the criteria attested to by the health care provider in accordance
with paragraph (b).
(d) Telehealth visits provided through audio and visual communication or accessible
video-based platforms may be used to satisfy the face-to-face requirement for reimbursement
under the payment methods that apply to a federally qualified health center, rural health
clinic, Indian health service, 638 tribal clinic, and certified community behavioral health
clinic, if the service would have otherwise qualified for payment if performed in person.
(e) For purposes of this subdivision, unless otherwise covered under this chapter:
(1) "telehealth" means the delivery of health care services or consultations using real-time
two-way interactive audio and visual communication or accessible telehealth video-based
platforms to provide or support health care delivery and facilitate the assessment, diagnosis,
consultation, treatment, education, and care management of a patient's health care. Telehealth
includes: the application of secure video conferencing consisting of a real-time, full-motion
synchronized video; store-and-forward technology; and synchronous interactions, between
a patient located at an originating site and a health care provider located at a distant site.
Telehealth does not include communication between health care providers, or between a
health care provider and a patient that consists solely of an audio-only communication,
email, or facsimile transmission or as specified by lawnew text begin , except that between July 1, 2025,
and July 1, 2028, telehealth includes communication between a health care provider and a
patient that solely consists of audio-only communicationnew text end ;
(2) "health care provider" means a health care provider as defined under section 62A.673;
a community paramedic as defined under section 144E.001, subdivision 5f; a community
health worker who meets the criteria under subdivision 49, paragraph (a); a mental health
certified peer specialist under section 245I.04, subdivision 10; a mental health certified
family peer specialist under section 245I.04, subdivision 12; a mental health rehabilitation
worker under section 245I.04, subdivision 14; a mental health behavioral aide under section
245I.04, subdivision 16; a treatment coordinator under section 245G.11, subdivision 7; an
alcohol and drug counselor under section 245G.11, subdivision 5; or a recovery peer under
section 245G.11, subdivision 8; and
(3) "originating site," "distant site," and "store-and-forward technology" have the
meanings given in section 62A.673, subdivision 2.
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This section is effective July 1, 2025.
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Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 8e, is amended to read:
Subd. 8e.
Chiropractic services.
Payment for chiropractic services is limited tonew text begin
individuals under the age of 21. Coverage for individuals under the age of 21 is limited tonew text end
one annual evaluation and 24 visits per year unless prior authorization of a greater number
of visits is obtained.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval,
whichever is later. The commissioner shall notify the revisor of statutes when federal
approval is obtained.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13, is amended to read:
Subd. 13.
Drugs.
(a) Medical assistance covers drugs, except for fertility drugs when
specifically used to enhance fertility, if prescribed by a licensed practitioner and dispensed
by a licensed pharmacist, by a physician enrolled in the medical assistance program as a
dispensing physician, or by a physician, a physician assistant, or an advanced practice
registered nurse employed by or under contract with a community health board as defined
in section 145A.02, subdivision 5, for the purposes of communicable disease control.
(b) The dispensed quantity of a prescription drug must not exceed a 34-day supply unless
authorized by the commissioner or as provided in paragraph (h) or the drug appears on the
90-day supply list published by the commissioner. The 90-day supply list shall be published
by the commissioner on the department's website. The commissioner may add to, delete
from, and otherwise modify the 90-day supply list after providing public notice and the
opportunity for a 15-day public comment period. The 90-day supply list may include
cost-effective generic drugs and shall not include controlled substances.
(c) For the purpose of this subdivision and subdivision 13d, an "active pharmaceutical
ingredient" is defined as a substance that is represented for use in a drug and when used in
the manufacturing, processing, or packaging of a drug becomes an active ingredient of the
drug product. An "excipient" is defined as an inert substance used as a diluent or vehicle
for a drug. The commissioner shall establish a list of active pharmaceutical ingredients and
excipients which are included in the medical assistance formulary. Medical assistance covers
selected active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients used in compounded prescriptions
when the compounded combination is specifically approved by the commissioner or when
a commercially available product:
(1) is not a therapeutic option for the patient;
(2) does not exist in the same combination of active ingredients in the same strengths
as the compounded prescription; and
(3) cannot be used in place of the active pharmaceutical ingredient in the compounded
prescription.
(d) Medical assistance covers deleted text begin the followingdeleted text end over-the-counter drugsnew text begin as mandated by
United States Code, title 42, section 1396r-8,new text end when prescribed by a licensed practitioner or
by a licensed pharmacist who meets standards established by the commissionerdeleted text begin , in
consultation with the board of pharmacy: antacids, acetaminophen, family planning products,
aspirin, insulin, products for the treatment of lice, vitamins for adults with documented
vitamin deficiencies, vitamins for children under the age of seven and pregnant or nursing
women, and any other over-the-counter drug identified by the commissioner, in consultation
with the Formulary Committee, as necessary, appropriate, and cost-effective for the treatment
of certain specified chronic diseases, conditions, or disorders, and this determination shall
not be subject to the requirements of chapter deleted text end deleted text begin 14deleted text end . A pharmacist may prescribe over-the-counter
medications as provided under this paragraph for purposes of receiving reimbursement
under Medicaid. When prescribing over-the-counter drugs under this paragraph, licensed
pharmacists must consult with the recipient to determine necessity, provide drug counseling,
review drug therapy for potential adverse interactions, and make referrals as needed to other
health care professionals.
(e) Effective January 1, 2006, medical assistance shall not cover drugs that are coverable
under Medicare Part D as defined in the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and
Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law 108-173, section 1860D-2(e), for individuals eligible
for drug coverage as defined in the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and
Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law 108-173, section 1860D-1(a)(3)(A). For these
individuals, medical assistance may cover drugs from the drug classes listed in United States
Code, title 42, section 1396r-8(d)(2), subject to this subdivision and subdivisions 13a to
13gdeleted text begin , except that drugs listed in United States Code, title 42, section 1396r-8(d)(2)(E), shall
not be covereddeleted text end .
(f) Medical assistance covers drugs acquired through the federal 340B Drug Pricing
Program and dispensed by 340B covered entities and ambulatory pharmacies under common
ownership of the 340B covered entity. Medical assistance does not cover drugs acquired
through the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and dispensed by 340B contract pharmacies.
(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), medical assistance covers self-administered hormonal
contraceptives prescribed and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist in accordance with section
151.37, subdivision 14; nicotine replacement medications prescribed and dispensed by a
licensed pharmacist in accordance with section 151.37, subdivision 15; and opiate antagonists
used for the treatment of an acute opiate overdose prescribed and dispensed by a licensed
pharmacist in accordance with section 151.37, subdivision 16.
(h) Medical assistance coverage for a prescription contraceptive must provide a 12-month
supply for any prescription contraceptive if a 12-month supply is prescribed by the
prescribing health care provider. The prescribing health care provider must determine the
appropriate duration for which to prescribe the prescription contraceptives, up to 12 months.
For purposes of this paragraph, "prescription contraceptive" means any drug or device that
requires a prescription and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to prevent
pregnancy. Prescription contraceptive does not include an emergency contraceptive drug
approved to prevent pregnancy when administered after sexual contact. For purposes of this
paragraph, "health plan" has the meaning provided in section 62Q.01, subdivision 3.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval,
whichever is later. The commissioner shall notify the revisor of statutes when federal
approval is obtained.
new text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 30, is amended to read:
Subd. 30.
Other clinic services.
(a) Medical assistance covers rural health clinic services,
federally qualified health center services, nonprofit community health clinic services, and
public health clinic services. Rural health clinic services and federally qualified health center
services mean services defined in United States Code, title 42, section 1396d(a)(2)(B) and
(C). Payment for rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services shall be
made according to applicable federal law and regulation.
(b) A federally qualified health center (FQHC) that is beginning initial operation shall
submit an estimate of budgeted costs and visits for the initial reporting period in the form
and detail required by the commissioner. An FQHC that is already in operation shall submit
an initial report using actual costs and visits for the initial reporting period. Within 90 days
of the end of its reporting period, an FQHC shall submit, in the form and detail required by
the commissioner, a report of its operations, including allowable costs actually incurred for
the period and the actual number of visits for services furnished during the period, and other
information required by the commissioner. FQHCs that file Medicare cost reports shall
provide the commissioner with a copy of the most recent Medicare cost report filed with
the Medicare program intermediary for the reporting year which support the costs claimed
on their cost report to the state.
(c) In order to continue cost-based payment under the medical assistance program
according to paragraphs (a) and (b), an FQHC or rural health clinic must apply for designation
as an essential community provider within six months of final adoption of rules by the
Department of Health according to section 62Q.19, subdivision 7. For those FQHCs and
rural health clinics that have applied for essential community provider status within the
six-month time prescribed, medical assistance payments will continue to be made according
to paragraphs (a) and (b) for the first three years after application. For FQHCs and rural
health clinics that either do not apply within the time specified above or who have had
essential community provider status for three years, medical assistance payments for health
services provided by these entities shall be according to the same rates and conditions
applicable to the same service provided by health care providers that are not FQHCs or rural
health clinics.
(d) Effective July 1, 1999, the provisions of paragraph (c) requiring an FQHC or a rural
health clinic to make application for an essential community provider designation in order
to have cost-based payments made according to paragraphs (a) and (b) no longer apply.
(e) Effective January 1, 2000, payments made according to paragraphs (a) and (b) shall
be limited to the cost phase-out schedule of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.
(f) Effective January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2020, each FQHC and rural health
clinic may elect to be paid either under the prospective payment system established in United
States Code, title 42, section 1396a(aa), or under an alternative payment methodology
consistent with the requirements of United States Code, title 42, section 1396a(aa), and
approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The alternative payment
methodology shall be 100 percent of cost as determined according to Medicare cost
principles.
(g) Effective for services provided on or after January 1, 2021, all claims for payment
of clinic services provided by FQHCs and rural health clinics shall be paid by the
commissioner, according to an annual election by the FQHC or rural health clinic, under
the current prospective payment system described in paragraph (f) or the alternative payment
methodology described in paragraph (l), or, upon federal approval, for FQHCs that are also
urban Indian organizations under Title V of the federal Indian Health Improvement Act, as
provided under paragraph (k).
(h) For purposes of this section, "nonprofit community clinic" is a clinic that:
(1) has nonprofit status as specified in chapter 317A;
(2) has tax exempt status as provided in Internal Revenue Code, section 501(c)(3);
(3) is established to provide health services to low-income population groups, uninsured,
high-risk and special needs populations, underserved and other special needs populations;
(4) employs professional staff at least one-half of which are familiar with the cultural
background of their clients;
(5) charges for services on a sliding fee scale designed to provide assistance to
low-income clients based on current poverty income guidelines and family size; and
(6) does not restrict access or services because of a client's financial limitations or public
assistance status and provides no-cost care as needed.
(i) Effective for services provided on or after January 1, 2015, all claims for payment
of clinic services provided by FQHCs and rural health clinics shall be paid by the
commissioner. the commissioner shall determine the most feasible method for paying claims
from the following options:
(1) FQHCs and rural health clinics submit claims directly to the commissioner for
payment, and the commissioner provides claims information for recipients enrolled in a
managed care or county-based purchasing plan to the plan, on a regular basis; or
(2) FQHCs and rural health clinics submit claims for recipients enrolled in a managed
care or county-based purchasing plan to the plan, and those claims are submitted by the
plan to the commissioner for payment to the clinic.
(j) For clinic services provided prior to January 1, 2015, the commissioner shall calculate
and pay monthly the proposed managed care supplemental payments to clinics, and clinics
shall conduct a timely review of the payment calculation data in order to finalize all
supplemental payments in accordance with federal law. Any issues arising from a clinic's
review must be reported to the commissioner by January 1, 2017. Upon final agreement
between the commissioner and a clinic on issues identified under this subdivision, and in
accordance with United States Code, title 42, section 1396a(bb), no supplemental payments
for managed care plan or county-based purchasing plan claims for services provided prior
to January 1, 2015, shall be made after June 30, 2017. If the commissioner and clinics are
unable to resolve issues under this subdivision, the parties shall submit the dispute to the
arbitration process under section 14.57.
(k) The commissioner shall establish an encounter payment rate that is equivalent to the
all inclusive rate (AIR) payment established by the Indian Health Service and published in
the Federal Register. The encounter rate must be updated annually and must reflect the
changes in the AIR established by the Indian Health Service each calendar year. FQHCs
that are also urban Indian organizations under Title V of the federal Indian Health
Improvement Act may elect to be paid: (1) at the encounter rate established under this
paragraph; (2) under the alternative payment methodology described in paragraph (l); or
(3) under the federally required prospective payment system described in paragraph (f).
FQHCs that elect to be paid at the encounter rate established under this paragraph must
continue to meet all state and federal requirements related to FQHCs and urban Indian
organizations, and must maintain their statuses as FQHCs and urban Indian organizations.
(l) All claims for payment of clinic services provided by FQHCs and rural health clinics,
that have elected to be paid under this paragraph, shall be paid by the commissioner according
to the following requirements:
(1) the commissioner shall establish a single medical and single dental organization
encounter rate for each FQHC and rural health clinic when applicable;
(2) each FQHC and rural health clinic is eligible for same day reimbursement of one
medical and one dental organization encounter rate if eligible medical and dental visits are
provided on the same day;
(3) the commissioner shall reimburse FQHCs and rural health clinics, in accordance
with current applicable Medicare cost principles, their allowable costs, including direct
patient care costs and patient-related support services. Nonallowable costs include, but are
not limited to:
(i) general social services and administrative costs;
(ii) retail pharmacy;
(iii) patient incentives, food, housing assistance, and utility assistance;
(iv) external lab and x-ray;
(v) navigation services;
(vi) health care taxes;
(vii) advertising, public relations, and marketing;
(viii) office entertainment costs, food, alcohol, and gifts;
(ix) contributions and donations;
(x) bad debts or losses on awards or contracts;
(xi) fines, penalties, damages, or other settlements;
(xii) fundraising, investment management, and associated administrative costs;
(xiii) research and associated administrative costs;
(xiv) nonpaid workers;
(xv) lobbying;
(xvi) scholarships and student aid; and
(xvii) nonmedical assistance covered services;
(4) the commissioner shall review the list of nonallowable costs in the years between
the rebasing process established in clause (5), in consultation with the Minnesota Association
of Community Health Centers, FQHCs, and rural health clinics. The commissioner shall
publish the list and any updates in the Minnesota health care programs provider manual;
(5) the initial applicable base year organization encounter rates for FQHCs and rural
health clinics shall be computed for services delivered on or after January 1, 2021, and:
(i) must be determined using each FQHC's and rural health clinic's Medicare cost reports
from 2017 and 2018;
(ii) must be according to current applicable Medicare cost principles as applicable to
FQHCs and rural health clinics without the application of productivity screens and upper
payment limits or the Medicare prospective payment system FQHC aggregate mean upper
payment limit;
(iii) must be subsequently rebased every two years thereafter using the Medicare cost
reports that are three and four years prior to the rebasing year. Years in which organizational
cost or claims volume is reduced or altered due to a pandemic, disease, or other public health
emergency shall not be used as part of a base year when the base year includes more than
one year. The commissioner may use the Medicare cost reports of a year unaffected by a
pandemic, disease, or other public health emergency, or previous two consecutive years,
inflated to the base year as established under item (iv);
(iv) must be inflated to the base year using the inflation factor described in clause (6);
and
(v) the commissioner must provide for a 60-day appeals process under section 14.57;
(6) the commissioner shall annually inflate the applicable organization encounter rates
for FQHCs and rural health clinics from the base year payment rate to the effective date by
using the CMS FQHC Market Basket inflator established under United States Code, title
42, section 1395m(o), less productivity;
(7) FQHCs and rural health clinics that have elected the alternative payment methodology
under this paragraph shall submit all necessary documentation required by the commissioner
to compute the rebased organization encounter rates no later than six months following the
date the applicable Medicare cost reports are due to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services;
(8) the commissioner shall reimburse FQHCs and rural health clinics an additional
amount relative to their medical and dental organization encounter rates that is attributable
to the tax required to be paid according to section 295.52, if applicable;
(9) FQHCs and rural health clinics may submit change of scope requests to the
commissioner if the change of scope would result in an increase or decrease of 2.5 percent
or higher in the medical or dental organization encounter rate currently received by the
FQHC or rural health clinic;
(10) for FQHCs and rural health clinics seeking a change in scope with the commissioner
under clause (9) that requires the approval of the scope change by the federal Health
Resources Services Administration:
(i) FQHCs and rural health clinics shall submit the change of scope request, including
the start date of services, to the commissioner within seven business days of submission of
the scope change to the federal Health Resources Services Administration;
(ii) the commissioner shall establish the effective date of the payment change as the
federal Health Resources Services Administration date of approval of the FQHC's or rural
health clinic's scope change request, or the effective start date of services, whichever is
later; and
(iii) within 45 days of one year after the effective date established in item (ii), the
commissioner shall conduct a retroactive review to determine if the actual costs established
under clause (3) or encounters result in an increase or decrease of 2.5 percent or higher in
the medical or dental organization encounter rate, and if this is the case, the commissioner
shall revise the rate accordingly and shall adjust payments retrospectively to the effective
date established in item (ii);
(11) for change of scope requests that do not require federal Health Resources Services
Administration approval, the FQHC and rural health clinic shall submit the request to the
commissioner before implementing the change, and the effective date of the change is the
date the commissioner received the FQHC's or rural health clinic's request, or the effective
start date of the service, whichever is later. The commissioner shall provide a response to
the FQHC's or rural health clinic's request within 45 days of submission and provide a final
approval within 120 days of submission. This timeline may be waived at the mutual
agreement of the commissioner and the FQHC or rural health clinic if more information is
needed to evaluate the request;
(12) the commissioner, when establishing organization encounter rates for new FQHCs
and rural health clinics, shall consider the patient caseload of existing FQHCs and rural
health clinics in a 60-mile radius for organizations established outside of the seven-county
metropolitan area, and in a 30-mile radius for organizations in the seven-county metropolitan
area. If this information is not available, the commissioner may use Medicare cost reports
or audited financial statements to establish base rates;
new text begin
(13) the commissioner, when establishing organization encounter rates under this section
for FQHCs and rural health clinics resulting from a merger of existing clinics or the
acquisition of an existing clinic by another existing clinic, must use the combined costs and
caseloads from the clinics participating in the merger or acquisition to set the encounter rate
for the new clinic organization resulting from the merger or acquisition. The scope of services
for the newly formed clinic must be inclusive of the scope of services of the clinics
participating in the merger or acquisition;
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deleted text begin (13)deleted text end new text begin (14)new text end the commissioner shall establish a quality measures workgroup that includes
representatives from the Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers, FQHCs,
and rural health clinics, to evaluate clinical and nonclinical measures; and
deleted text begin (14)deleted text end new text begin (15)new text end the commissioner shall not disallow or reduce costs that are related to an
FQHC's or rural health clinic's participation in health care educational programs to the extent
that the costs are not accounted for in the alternative payment methodology encounter rate
established in this paragraph.
(m) Effective July 1, 2023, an enrolled Indian health service facility or a Tribal health
center operating under a 638 contract or compact may elect to also enroll as a Tribal FQHC.
Requirements that otherwise apply to an FQHC covered in this subdivision do not apply to
a Tribal FQHC enrolled under this paragraph, except that any requirements necessary to
comply with federal regulations do apply to a Tribal FQHC. The commissioner shall establish
an alternative payment method for a Tribal FQHC enrolled under this paragraph that uses
the same method and rates applicable to a Tribal facility or health center that does not enroll
as a Tribal FQHC.
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(n) FQHC reimbursement for mental health targeted case management services is limited
to:
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new text begin
(1) only those services described under subdivision 20 and provided in accordance with
contracts executed with counties authorized to subcontract for mental health targeted case
management services; and
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(2) an FQHC's actual incurred costs as separately reported on the cost report submitted
to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and further identified in reports submitted
to the commissioner.
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(o) Counties contracting with FQHCs for mental health targeted case management remain
responsible for the nonfederal share of the cost of the provided mental health targeted case
management services. The commissioner must bill each county for the nonfederal share of
the mental health targeted case management costs as reported by the FQHC.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256L.03, subdivision 3b, is amended to read:
Subd. 3b.
Chiropractic services.
MinnesotaCare covers the following chiropractic
servicesnew text begin for individuals under the age of 21new text end : medically necessary exams, manual manipulation
of the spine, and x-rays.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval,
whichever is later. The commissioner shall notify the revisor of statutes when federal
approval is obtained.
new text end
ARTICLE 3
PHARMACY
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13c, is amended to
read:
Subd. 13c.
Formulary Committee.
new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner, after receiving
recommendations from professional medical associations and professional pharmacy
associations, and consumer groups shall designate a Formulary Committee to carry out
duties as described in subdivisions 13 to 13g. The Formulary Committee shall be comprised
of at least five licensed physicians actively engaged in the practice of medicine in Minnesota,
one of whom is an actively practicing psychiatrist, one of whom specializes in the diagnosis
and treatment of rare diseases, one of whom specializes in pediatrics, and one of whom
actively treats persons with disabilities; at least three licensed pharmacists actively engaged
in the practice of pharmacy in Minnesota, one of whom practices outside the metropolitan
counties listed in section 473.121, subdivision 4, one of whom practices in the metropolitan
counties listed in section 473.121, subdivision 4, and one of whom is a practicing hospital
pharmacist; at least two consumer representatives, all of whom must have a personal or
professional connection to medical assistance; and one representative designated by the
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council established under section 256.4835; the remainder
to be made up of health care professionals who are licensed in their field and have recognized
knowledge in the clinically appropriate prescribing, dispensing, and monitoring of covered
outpatient drugs. Members of the Formulary Committee shall not be employed by the
Department of Human Services or have a personal interest in a pharmaceutical company,
pharmacy benefits manager, health plan company, or their affiliate organizations, but the
committee shall be staffed by an employee of the department who shall serve as an ex
officio, nonvoting member of the committee. For the purposes of this subdivision, "personal
interest" means that a person owns at least five percent of the voting interest or equity
interest in the entity, the equity interest owned by a person represents at least five percent
of that person's net worth, or more than five percent of a person's gross income for the
preceding year was derived from the entity. A committee member must notify the committee
of any potential conflict of interest and recuse themselves from any communications,
discussion, or vote on any matter where a conflict of interest exists. A conflict of interest
alone, without a personal interest, does not preclude an applicant from serving as a member
of the Formulary Committee. Members may be removed from the committee for cause after
a recommendation for removal by a majority of the committee membership. For the purposes
of this subdivision, "cause" does not include offering a differing or dissenting clinical opinion
on a drug or drug class. The department's medical director shall also serve as an ex officio,
nonvoting member for the committee. Committee members shall serve three-year terms
and may be reappointed twice by the commissioner. The committee members shall vote on
a chair and vice chair from among their membership. The chair shall preside over all
committee meetings, and the vice chair shall preside over the meetings if the chair is not
present. The Formulary Committee shall meet at least three times per year. The commissioner
may require more frequent Formulary Committee meetings as needed. An honorarium of
$100 per meeting and reimbursement for mileage shall be paid to each committee member
in attendance. deleted text begin The Formulary Committee expires June 30, 2027.deleted text end The Formulary Committee
is subject to the Open Meeting Law under chapter 13D. For purposes of establishing a
quorum to transact business, vacant committee member positions do not count in the
calculation as long as at least 60 percent of the committee member positions are filled.
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(b) Notwithstanding section 15.059, the Formulary Committee does not expire.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.69, subdivision 6d, is amended to read:
Subd. 6d.
Prescription drugs.
The commissioner deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end exclude or modify coverage
fornew text begin outpatientnew text end prescription drugs from the prepaid managed care contracts entered into under
this sectionnew text begin . The commissioner may include, exclude, or modify coverage for prescription
drugs, other than those dispensed from outpatient pharmacies, from the prepaid managed
care contracts under this sectionnew text end in order to increase savings to the state by collecting
additional prescription drug rebates. The contracts must maintain incentives for the managed
care plan to manage drug costs and utilization and may require that the managed care plans
maintain an open drug formulary. In order to manage drug costs and utilization, the contracts
may authorize the managed care plans to use preferred drug lists and prior authorization.
This subdivision is contingent on federal approval of the managed care contract changes
and the collection of additional prescription drug rebates.
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This section is effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval,
whichever is later. The commissioner shall notify the revisor of statutes when federal
approval is obtained.
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ARTICLE 4
BACKGROUND STUDIES
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245C.13, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Activities pending completion of background study.
The subject of a
background study may not perform any activity requiring a background study under
paragraph (c) until the commissioner has issued one of the notices under paragraph (a).
(a) Notices from the commissioner required prior to activity under paragraph (c) include:
(1) a notice of the study results under section 245C.17 stating that:
(i) the individual is not disqualified; or
(ii) more time is needed to complete the study but the individual is not required to be
removed from direct contact or access to people receiving services prior to completion of
the study as provided under section 245C.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) or (c). The notice
that more time is needed to complete the study must also indicate whether the individual is
required to be under continuous direct supervision prior to completion of the background
study. When more time is necessary to complete a background study of an individual
affiliated with a Title IV-E eligible children's residential facility or foster residence setting,
the individual may not work in the facility or setting regardless of whether or not the
individual is supervised;
(2) a notice that a disqualification has been set aside under section 245C.23; or
(3) a notice that a variance has been granted related to the individual under section
245C.30.
(b) For a background study affiliated with a licensed child care center or certified
license-exempt child care center, the notice sent under paragraph (a), clause (1), item (ii),
new text begin must not be issued until the commissioner receives a qualifying result for the individual for
the fingerprint-based national criminal history record check or the fingerprint-based criminal
history information from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The notice new text end must require
the individual to be under continuous direct supervision prior to completion of new text begin the remainder
of new text end the background study except as permitted in subdivision 3.
(c) Activities prohibited prior to receipt of notice under paragraph (a) include:
(1) being issued a license;
(2) living in the household where the licensed program will be provided;
(3) providing direct contact services to persons served by a program unless the subject
is under continuous direct supervision;
(4) having access to persons receiving services if the background study was completed
under section 144.057, subdivision 1, or 245C.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2),
(5), or (6), unless the subject is under continuous direct supervision;
(5) for licensed child care centers and certified license-exempt child care centers,
providing direct contact services to persons served by the program;
(6) for children's residential facilities or foster residence settings, working in the facility
or setting; deleted text begin or
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(7) for background studies affiliated with a personal care provider organization, except
as provided in section 245C.03, subdivision 3b, before a personal care assistant provides
services, the personal care assistance provider agency must initiate a background study of
the personal care assistant under this chapter and the personal care assistance provider
agency must have received a notice from the commissioner that the personal care assistant
is:
(i) not disqualified under section 245C.14; or
(ii) disqualified, but the personal care assistant has received a set aside of the
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(8) for background studies affiliated with an early intensive developmental and behavioral
intervention provider, before an individual provides services, the early intensive
developmental and behavioral intervention provider must initiate a background study for
the individual under this chapter and the early intensive developmental and behavioral
intervention provider must have received a notice from the commissioner that the individual
is:
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(i) not disqualified under section 245C.14; or
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(ii) disqualified, but the individual has received a set aside of the disqualification under
section 245C.22.
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This section is effective January 15, 2026.
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Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245C.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 4c. new text end
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An individual is disqualified under section
245C.14, subdivision 6, if less than two years has passed since a determination that the
individual violated section 142A.12, 245.095, or 256B.064.
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This section is effective July 1, 2025.
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Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245C.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
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The commissioner shall
disqualify an individual who is the subject of a background study from any position involving
ownership, management, or control of a program or billing activities if a background study
completed under this chapter shows a violation of section 142A.12, 245.095, or 256B.064.
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This section is effective July 1, 2025.
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Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245C.15, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Permanent disqualification.
(a) An individual is disqualified under
section 245C.14 if: (1) regardless of how much time has passed since the discharge of the
sentence imposed, if any, for the offense; and (2) unless otherwise specified, regardless of
the level of the offense, the individual has committed any of the following offenses: sections
243.166 (violation of predatory offender registration law); 609.185 (murder in the first
degree); 609.19 (murder in the second degree); 609.195 (murder in the third degree); 609.20
(manslaughter in the first degree); 609.205 (manslaughter in the second degree); a felony
offense under 609.221 or 609.222 (assault in the first or second degree); a felony offense
under sections 609.2242 and 609.2243 (domestic assault), spousal abuse, child abuse or
neglect, or a crime against children; 609.2247 (domestic assault by strangulation); 609.228
(great bodily harm caused by distribution of drugs); 609.245 (aggravated robbery); 609.247,
subdivision 2 or 3 (carjacking in the first or second degree); 609.25 (kidnapping); 609.2661
(murder of an unborn child in the first degree); 609.2662 (murder of an unborn child in the
second degree); 609.2663 (murder of an unborn child in the third degree); 609.322
(solicitation, inducement, and promotion of prostitution); 609.324, subdivision 1 (other
prohibited acts); 609.342 (criminal sexual conduct in the first degree); 609.343 (criminal
sexual conduct in the second degree); 609.344 (criminal sexual conduct in the third degree);
609.345 (criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree); 609.3451 (criminal sexual conduct
in the fifth degree); 609.3453 (criminal sexual predatory conduct); 609.3458 (sexual
extortion); 609.352 (solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct); 609.365 (incest);
a felony offense under 609.377 (malicious punishment of a child);new text begin 609.3775 (child torture);new text end
a felony offense under 609.378 (neglect or endangerment of a child); 609.561 (arson in the
first degree); 609.66, subdivision 1e (drive-by shooting); 609.749, subdivision 3, 4, or 5
(felony-level harassment or stalking); 609.855, subdivision 5 (shooting at or in a public
transit vehicle or facility); 617.23, subdivision 2, clause (1), or subdivision 3, clause (1)
(indecent exposure involving a minor); 617.246 (use of minors in sexual performance
prohibited); 617.247 (possession of pictorial representations of minors); or, for a child care
background study subject, conviction of a crime that would make the individual ineligible
for employment under United States Code, title 42, section 9858f, except for a felony drug
conviction, regardless of whether a period of disqualification under subdivisions 2 to 4,
would apply if the individual were not a child care background study subject.
(b) An individual's aiding and abetting, attempt, or conspiracy to commit any of the
offenses listed in paragraph (a), as each of these offenses is defined in Minnesota Statutes,
permanently disqualifies the individual under section 245C.14.
(c) An individual's offense in any other state or country, where the elements of the offense
are substantially similar to any of the offenses listed in paragraph (a), permanently disqualifies
the individual under section 245C.14.
(d) When a disqualification is based on a judicial determination other than a conviction,
the disqualification period begins from the date of the court order. When a disqualification
is based on an admission, the disqualification period begins from the date of an admission
in court. When a disqualification is based on an Alford Plea, the disqualification period
begins from the date the Alford Plea is entered in court. When a disqualification is based
on a preponderance of evidence of a disqualifying act, the disqualification date begins from
the date of the dismissal, the date of discharge of the sentence imposed for a conviction for
a disqualifying crime of similar elements, or the date of the incident, whichever occurs last.
(e) If the individual studied commits one of the offenses listed in paragraph (a) that is
specified as a felony-level only offense, but the sentence or level of offense is a gross
misdemeanor or misdemeanor, the individual is disqualified, but the disqualification
look-back period for the offense is the period applicable to gross misdemeanor or
misdemeanor offenses.
(f) A child care background study subject shall be disqualified if the individual is
registered, or required to be registered, on a state sex offender registry or repository or the
National Sex Offender Registry.
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This section is effective July 1, 2025.
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Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245C.15, subdivision 4a, is amended to read:
Subd. 4a.
Licensed family foster setting disqualifications.
(a) Notwithstanding
subdivisions 1 to 4, for a background study affiliated with a licensed family foster setting,
regardless of how much time has passed, an individual is disqualified under section 245C.14
if the individual committed an act that resulted in a felony-level conviction for sections:
609.185 (murder in the first degree); 609.19 (murder in the second degree); 609.195 (murder
in the third degree); 609.20 (manslaughter in the first degree); 609.205 (manslaughter in
the second degree); 609.2112 (criminal vehicular homicide); 609.221 (assault in the first
degree); 609.223, subdivision 2 (assault in the third degree, past pattern of child abuse);
609.223, subdivision 3 (assault in the third degree, victim under four); a felony offense
under sections 609.2242 and 609.2243 (domestic assault, spousal abuse, child abuse or
neglect, or a crime against children); 609.2247 (domestic assault by strangulation); 609.2325
(criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult resulting in the death of a vulnerable adult); 609.245
(aggravated robbery); 609.247, subdivision 2 or 3 (carjacking in the first or second degree);
609.25 (kidnapping); 609.255 (false imprisonment); 609.2661 (murder of an unborn child
in the first degree); 609.2662 (murder of an unborn child in the second degree); 609.2663
(murder of an unborn child in the third degree); 609.2664 (manslaughter of an unborn child
in the first degree); 609.2665 (manslaughter of an unborn child in the second degree);
609.267 (assault of an unborn child in the first degree); 609.2671 (assault of an unborn child
in the second degree); 609.268 (injury or death of an unborn child in the commission of a
crime); 609.322, subdivision 1 (solicitation, inducement, and promotion of prostitution; sex
trafficking in the first degree); 609.324, subdivision 1 (other prohibited acts; engaging in,
hiring, or agreeing to hire minor to engage in prostitution); 609.342 (criminal sexual conduct
in the first degree); 609.343 (criminal sexual conduct in the second degree); 609.344 (criminal
sexual conduct in the third degree); 609.345 (criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree);
609.3451 (criminal sexual conduct in the fifth degree); 609.3453 (criminal sexual predatory
conduct); 609.3458 (sexual extortion); 609.352 (solicitation of children to engage in sexual
conduct); 609.377 (malicious punishment of a child);new text begin 609.3775 (child torture);new text end 609.378
(neglect or endangerment of a child); 609.561 (arson in the first degree); 609.582, subdivision
1 (burglary in the first degree); 609.746 (interference with privacy); 617.23 (indecent
exposure); 617.246 (use of minors in sexual performance prohibited); or 617.247 (possession
of pictorial representations of minors).
(b) Notwithstanding subdivisions 1 to 4, for the purposes of a background study affiliated
with a licensed family foster setting, an individual is disqualified under section 245C.14,
regardless of how much time has passed, if the individual:
(1) committed an action under paragraph (e) that resulted in death or involved sexual
abuse, as defined in section 260E.03, subdivision 20;
(2) committed an act that resulted in a gross misdemeanor-level conviction for section
609.3451 (criminal sexual conduct in the fifth degree);
(3) committed an act against or involving a minor that resulted in a felony-level conviction
for: section 609.222 (assault in the second degree); 609.223, subdivision 1 (assault in the
third degree); 609.2231 (assault in the fourth degree); or 609.224 (assault in the fifth degree);
or
(4) committed an act that resulted in a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor-level
conviction for section 617.293 (dissemination and display of harmful materials to minors).
(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions 1 to 4, for a background study affiliated with a licensed
family foster setting, an individual is disqualified under section 245C.14 if fewer than 20
years have passed since the termination of the individual's parental rights under section
260C.301, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), or if the individual consented to a termination of
parental rights under section 260C.301, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), to settle a petition to
involuntarily terminate parental rights. An individual is disqualified under section 245C.14
if fewer than 20 years have passed since the termination of the individual's parental rights
in any other state or country, where the conditions for the individual's termination of parental
rights are substantially similar to the conditions in section 260C.301, subdivision 1, paragraph
(b).
(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions 1 to 4, for a background study affiliated with a licensed
family foster setting, an individual is disqualified under section 245C.14 if fewer than five
years have passed since a felony-level violation for sections: 152.021 (controlled substance
crime in the first degree); 152.022 (controlled substance crime in the second degree); 152.023
(controlled substance crime in the third degree); 152.024 (controlled substance crime in the
fourth degree); 152.025 (controlled substance crime in the fifth degree); 152.0261 (importing
controlled substances across state borders); 152.0262, subdivision 1, paragraph (b)
(possession of substance with intent to manufacture methamphetamine); 152.027, subdivision
6, paragraph (c) (sale or possession of synthetic cannabinoids); 152.096 (conspiracies
prohibited); 152.097 (simulated controlled substances); 152.136 (anhydrous ammonia;
prohibited conduct; criminal penalties; civil liabilities); 152.137 (methamphetamine-related
crimes involving children or vulnerable adults); 169A.24 (felony first-degree driving while
impaired); 243.166 (violation of predatory offender registration requirements); 609.2113
(criminal vehicular operation; bodily harm); 609.2114 (criminal vehicular operation; unborn
child); 609.228 (great bodily harm caused by distribution of drugs); 609.2325 (criminal
abuse of a vulnerable adult not resulting in the death of a vulnerable adult); 609.233 (criminal
neglect); 609.235 (use of drugs to injure or facilitate a crime); 609.24 (simple robbery);
609.247, subdivision 4 (carjacking in the third degree); 609.322, subdivision 1a (solicitation,
inducement, and promotion of prostitution; sex trafficking in the second degree); 609.498,
subdivision 1 (tampering with a witness in the first degree); 609.498, subdivision 1b
(aggravated first-degree witness tampering); 609.562 (arson in the second degree); 609.563
(arson in the third degree); 609.582, subdivision 2 (burglary in the second degree); 609.66
(felony dangerous weapons); 609.687 (adulteration); 609.713 (terroristic threats); 609.749,
subdivision 3, 4, or 5 (felony-level harassment or stalking); 609.855, subdivision 5 (shooting
at or in a public transit vehicle or facility); or 624.713 (certain people not to possess firearms).
(e) Notwithstanding subdivisions 1 to 4, except as provided in paragraph (a), for a
background study affiliated with a licensed family child foster care license, an individual
is disqualified under section 245C.14 if fewer than five years have passed since:
(1) a felony-level violation for an act not against or involving a minor that constitutes:
section 609.222 (assault in the second degree); 609.223, subdivision 1 (assault in the third
degree); 609.2231 (assault in the fourth degree); or 609.224, subdivision 4 (assault in the
fifth degree);
(2) a violation of an order for protection under section 518B.01, subdivision 14;
(3) a determination or disposition of the individual's failure to make required reports
under section 260E.06 or 626.557, subdivision 3, for incidents in which the final disposition
under chapter 260E or section 626.557 was substantiated maltreatment and the maltreatment
was recurring or serious;
(4) a determination or disposition of the individual's substantiated serious or recurring
maltreatment of a minor under chapter 260E, a vulnerable adult under section 626.557, or
serious or recurring maltreatment in any other state, the elements of which are substantially
similar to the elements of maltreatment under chapter 260E or section 626.557 and meet
the definition of serious maltreatment or recurring maltreatment;
(5) a gross misdemeanor-level violation for sections: 609.224, subdivision 2 (assault in
the fifth degree); 609.2242 and 609.2243 (domestic assault); 609.233 (criminal neglect);
609.377 (malicious punishment of a child); 609.378 (neglect or endangerment of a child);
609.746 (interference with privacy); 609.749 (stalking); or 617.23 (indecent exposure); or
(6) committing an act against or involving a minor that resulted in a misdemeanor-level
violation of section 609.224, subdivision 1 (assault in the fifth degree).
(f) For purposes of this subdivision, the disqualification begins from:
(1) the date of the alleged violation, if the individual was not convicted;
(2) the date of conviction, if the individual was convicted of the violation but not
committed to the custody of the commissioner of corrections; or
(3) the date of release from prison, if the individual was convicted of the violation and
committed to the custody of the commissioner of corrections.
Notwithstanding clause (3), if the individual is subsequently reincarcerated for a violation
of the individual's supervised release, the disqualification begins from the date of release
from the subsequent incarceration.
(g) An individual's aiding and abetting, attempt, or conspiracy to commit any of the
offenses listed in paragraphs (a) and (b), as each of these offenses is defined in Minnesota
Statutes, permanently disqualifies the individual under section 245C.14. An individual is
disqualified under section 245C.14 if fewer than five years have passed since the individual's
aiding and abetting, attempt, or conspiracy to commit any of the offenses listed in paragraphs
(d) and (e).
(h) An individual's offense in any other state or country, where the elements of the
offense are substantially similar to any of the offenses listed in paragraphs (a) and (b),
permanently disqualifies the individual under section 245C.14. An individual is disqualified
under section 245C.14 if fewer than five years have passed since an offense in any other
state or country, the elements of which are substantially similar to the elements of any
offense listed in paragraphs (d) and (e).
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This section is effective July 1, 2025.
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ARTICLE 5
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.46, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
General.
(a) Data on individuals collected, maintained, used, or disseminated
by the welfare system are private data on individuals, and shall not be disclosed except:
(1) according to section 13.05;
(2) according to court order;
(3) according to a statute specifically authorizing access to the private data;
(4) to an agent deleted text begin of the welfare system and andeleted text end new text begin ornew text end investigator acting on behalf of a county,
the state, or the federal government, including a law enforcement person or attorney in the
investigation or prosecution of a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding relating to the
administration of a program;
(5) to personnel of the welfare system who require the data to verify an individual's
identity; determine eligibility, amount of assistance, and the need to provide services to an
individual or family across programs; coordinate services for an individual or family;
evaluate the effectiveness of programs; assess parental contribution amounts; and investigate
suspected fraud;
(6) to administer federal funds or programs;
(7) between personnel of the welfare system working in the same program;
(8) to the Department of Revenue to administer and evaluate tax refund or tax credit
programs and to identify individuals who may benefit from these programs, and prepare
the databases for reports required under section 270C.13 and Laws 2008, chapter 366, article
17, section 6. The following information may be disclosed under this paragraph: an
individual's and their dependent's names, dates of birth, Social Security or individual taxpayer
identification numbers, income, addresses, and other data as required, upon request by the
Department of Revenue. Disclosures by the commissioner of revenue to the commissioner
of human services for the purposes described in this clause are governed by section 270B.14,
subdivision 1. Tax refund or tax credit programs include, but are not limited to, the dependent
care credit under section 290.067, the Minnesota working family credit under section
290.0671, the property tax refund under section 290A.04, and the Minnesota education
credit under section 290.0674;
(9) between the Department of Human Services; the Department of Employment and
Economic Development; the Department of Children, Youth, and Families; Direct Care and
Treatment; and, when applicable, the Department of Education, for the following purposes:
(i) to monitor the eligibility of the data subject for unemployment benefits, for any
employment or training program administered, supervised, or certified by that agency;
(ii) to administer any rehabilitation program or child care assistance program, whether
alone or in conjunction with the welfare system;
(iii) to monitor and evaluate the Minnesota family investment program or the child care
assistance program by exchanging data on recipients and former recipients of Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, cash assistance under chapter 142F, 256D,
256J, or 256K, child care assistance under chapter 142E, medical programs under chapter
256B or 256L; and
(iv) to analyze public assistance employment services and program utilization, cost,
effectiveness, and outcomes as implemented under the authority established in Title II,
Sections 201-204 of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999.
Health records governed by sections 144.291 to 144.298 and "protected health information"
as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 45, section 160.103, and governed by Code
of Federal Regulations, title 45, parts 160-164, including health care claims utilization
information, must not be exchanged under this clause;
(10) to appropriate parties in connection with an emergency if knowledge of the
information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the individual or other individuals
or persons;
(11) data maintained by residential programs as defined in section 245A.02 may be
disclosed to the protection and advocacy system established in this state according to Part
C of Public Law 98-527 to protect the legal and human rights of persons with developmental
disabilities or other related conditions who live in residential facilities for these persons if
the protection and advocacy system receives a complaint by or on behalf of that person and
the person does not have a legal guardian or the state or a designee of the state is the legal
guardian of the person;
(12) to the county medical examiner or the county coroner for identifying or locating
relatives or friends of a deceased person;
(13) data on a child support obligor who makes payments to the public agency may be
disclosed to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to the extent necessary to determine
eligibility under section 136A.121, subdivision 2, clause (5);
(14) participant Social Security or individual taxpayer identification numbers and names
collected by the telephone assistance program may be disclosed to the Department of
Revenue to conduct an electronic data match with the property tax refund database to
determine eligibility under section 237.70, subdivision 4a;
(15) the current address of a Minnesota family investment program participant may be
disclosed to law enforcement officers who provide the name of the participant and notify
the agency that:
(i) the participant:
(A) is a fugitive felon fleeing to avoid prosecution, or custody or confinement after
conviction, for a crime or attempt to commit a crime that is a felony under the laws of the
jurisdiction from which the individual is fleeing; or
(B) is violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under state or federal law;
(ii) the location or apprehension of the felon is within the law enforcement officer's
official duties; and
(iii) the request is made in writing and in the proper exercise of those duties;
(16) the current address of a recipient of general assistance may be disclosed to probation
officers and corrections agents who are supervising the recipient and to law enforcement
officers who are investigating the recipient in connection with a felony level offense;
(17) information obtained from a SNAP applicant or recipient households may be
disclosed to local, state, or federal law enforcement officials, upon their written request, for
the purpose of investigating an alleged violation of the Food and Nutrition Act, according
to Code of Federal Regulations, title 7, section 272.1(c);
(18) the address, Social Security or individual taxpayer identification number, and, if
available, photograph of any member of a household receiving SNAP benefits shall be made
available, on request, to a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer if the officer
furnishes the agency with the name of the member and notifies the agency that:
(i) the member:
(A) is fleeing to avoid prosecution, or custody or confinement after conviction, for a
crime or attempt to commit a crime that is a felony in the jurisdiction the member is fleeing;
(B) is violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under state or federal law;
or
(C) has information that is necessary for the officer to conduct an official duty related
to conduct described in subitem (A) or (B);
(ii) locating or apprehending the member is within the officer's official duties; and
(iii) the request is made in writing and in the proper exercise of the officer's official duty;
(19) the current address of a recipient of Minnesota family investment program, general
assistance, or SNAP benefits may be disclosed to law enforcement officers who, in writing,
provide the name of the recipient and notify the agency that the recipient is a person required
to register under section 243.166, but is not residing at the address at which the recipient is
registered under section 243.166;
(20) certain information regarding child support obligors who are in arrears may be
made public according to section 518A.74;
(21) data on child support payments made by a child support obligor and data on the
distribution of those payments excluding identifying information on obligees may be
disclosed to all obligees to whom the obligor owes support, and data on the enforcement
actions undertaken by the public authority, the status of those actions, and data on the income
of the obligor or obligee may be disclosed to the other party;
(22) data in the work reporting system may be disclosed under section 142A.29,
subdivision 7;
(23) to the Department of Education for the purpose of matching Department of Education
student data with public assistance data to determine students eligible for free and
reduced-price meals, meal supplements, and free milk according to United States Code,
title 42, sections 1758, 1761, 1766, 1766a, 1772, and 1773; to allocate federal and state
funds that are distributed based on income of the student's family; and to verify receipt of
energy assistance for the telephone assistance plan;
(24) the current address and telephone number of program recipients and emergency
contacts may be released to the commissioner of health or a community health board as
defined in section 145A.02, subdivision 5, when the commissioner or community health
board has reason to believe that a program recipient is a disease case, carrier, suspect case,
or at risk of illness, and the data are necessary to locate the person;
(25) to other state agencies, statewide systems, and political subdivisions of this state,
including the attorney general, and agencies of other states, interstate information networks,
federal agencies, and other entities as required by federal regulation or law for the
administration of the child support enforcement program;
(26) to personnel of public assistance programs as defined in section 518A.81, for access
to the child support system database for the purpose of administration, including monitoring
and evaluation of those public assistance programs;
(27) to monitor and evaluate the Minnesota family investment program by exchanging
data between the Departments of Human Services; Children, Youth, and Families; and
Education, on recipients and former recipients of SNAP benefits, cash assistance under
chapter 142F, 256D, 256J, or 256K, child care assistance under chapter 142E, medical
programs under chapter 256B or 256L, or a medical program formerly codified under chapter
256D;
(28) to evaluate child support program performance and to identify and prevent fraud
in the child support program by exchanging data between the Department of Human Services;
Department of Children, Youth, and Families; Department of Revenue under section 270B.14,
subdivision 1, paragraphs (a) and (b), without regard to the limitation of use in paragraph
(c); Department of Health; Department of Employment and Economic Development; and
other state agencies as is reasonably necessary to perform these functions;
(29) counties and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families operating child care
assistance programs under chapter 142E may disseminate data on program participants,
applicants, and providers to the commissioner of education;
(30) child support data on the child, the parents, and relatives of the child may be
disclosed to agencies administering programs under titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social
Security Act, as authorized by federal law;
(31) to a health care provider governed by sections 144.291 to 144.298, to the extent
necessary to coordinate services;
(32) to the chief administrative officer of a school to coordinate services for a student
and family; data that may be disclosed under this clause are limited to name, date of birth,
gender, and address;
(33) to county correctional agencies to the extent necessary to coordinate services and
diversion programs; data that may be disclosed under this clause are limited to name, client
demographics, program, case status, and county worker information; or
(34) between the Department of Human Services and the Metropolitan Council for the
following purposes:
(i) to coordinate special transportation service provided under section 473.386 with
services for people with disabilities and elderly individuals funded by or through the
Department of Human Services; and
(ii) to provide for reimbursement of special transportation service provided under section
473.386.
The data that may be shared under this clause are limited to the individual's first, last, and
middle names; date of birth; residential address; and program eligibility status with expiration
date for the purposes of informing the other party of program eligibility.
(b) Information on persons who have been treated for substance use disorder may only
be disclosed according to the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, sections
2.1 to 2.67.
(c) Data provided to law enforcement agencies under paragraph (a), clause (15), (16),
(17), or (18), or paragraph (b), are investigative data and are confidential or protected
nonpublic while the investigation is active. The data are private after the investigation
becomes inactive under section 13.82, subdivision 7, clause (a) or (b).
(d) Mental health data shall be treated as provided in subdivisions 7, 8, and 9, but are
not subject to the access provisions of subdivision 10, paragraph (b).
For the purposes of this subdivision, a request will be deemed to be made in writing if
made through a computer interface system.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.46, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Investigative data.
(a) Data on persons, including data on vendors of services,
licensees, and applicants that is collected, maintained, used, or disseminated by the welfare
system in an investigation, authorized by statute, and relating to the enforcement of rules
or law are confidential data on individuals pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 3, or
protected nonpublic data not on individuals pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 13, and
shall not be disclosed except:
(1) pursuant to section 13.05;
(2) pursuant to statute or valid court order;
(3) to a party named in a civil or criminal proceeding, administrative or judicial, for
preparation of defense;
(4) to an agent deleted text begin of the welfare systemdeleted text end or deleted text begin andeleted text end investigator acting on behalf of a county,
state, or federal government, including a law enforcement officer or attorney in the
investigation or prosecution of a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, unless the
commissioner of human services or commissioner of children, youth, and families determines
that disclosure may compromise a Department of Human Services or Department of Children,
Youth, and Families ongoing investigation; or
(5) to provide notices required or permitted by statute.
The data referred to in this subdivision shall be classified as public data upon submission
to an administrative law judge or court in an administrative or judicial proceeding. Inactive
welfare investigative data shall be treated as provided in section 13.39, subdivision 3.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision in law, the commissioner of human services
shall provide all active and inactive investigative data, including the name of the reporter
of alleged maltreatment under section 626.557 or chapter 260E, to the ombudsman for
mental health and developmental disabilities upon the request of the ombudsman.
(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) and section 13.39, the existence of an investigation
by the commissioner of human services of possible overpayments of public funds to a service
provider or recipient new text begin or the reduction or withholding of payments new text end may be disclosed if the
commissioner determines that it will not compromise the investigation.
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This section is effective July 1, 2025.
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Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245.095, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Withholding of payments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by state or federal
law, the commissioner may withhold payments to a provider, vendor, individual, associated
individual, or associated entity in any program administered by the commissioner if the
commissioner determinesnew text begin :
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new text begin (1)new text end there is a credible allegation of fraud for which an investigation is pending for a
program administered by a Minnesota state or federal agencydeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
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(2) the individual, the entity, or an associated individual or entity was convicted of a
crime charged in state or federal court with an offense that involves fraud or theft against
a program administered by the commissioner or another Minnesota state or federal agency.
For purposes of this subdivision, "convicted" means a judgment of conviction has been
entered by a federal, state, or local court, regardless of whether an appeal from the judgment
is pending, and includes a stay of adjudication, a court-ordered diversion program, or a plea
of guilty or nolo contendere;
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(3) the provider is operating after a Minnesota state or federal agency orders the
suspension, revocation, or decertification of the provider's license;
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(4) the provider, vendor, associated individual, or associated entity, including those
receiving funds under any contract or registered program, has a background study
disqualification under chapter 245C that has not been set aside and for which no variance
has been issued, except for a disqualification under sections 245C.14, subdivision 5, and
245C.15, subdivision 4c; or
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(5) by a preponderance of the evidence that the provider, vendor, individual, associated
individual, or associated entity intentionally provided materially false information when
billing the commissioner.
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(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "credible allegation of fraud" means an allegation
that has been verified by the commissioner from any source, including but not limited to:
(1) fraud hotline complaints;
(2) claims data mining;
(3) patterns identified through provider audits, civil false claims cases, and law
enforcement investigations; and
(4) court filings and other legal documents, including but not limited to police reports,
complaints, indictments, informations, affidavits, declarations, and search warrants.
(c) The commissioner must send notice of the withholding of payments within five days
of taking such action. The notice must:
(1) state that payments are being withheld according to this subdivision;
(2) set forth the general allegations related to the withholding action, except the notice
need not disclose specific information concerning an ongoing investigation;
(3) state that the withholding is for a temporary period and cite the circumstances under
which the withholding will be terminated; and
(4) inform the provider, vendor, individual, associated individual, or associated entity
of the right to submit written evidence to contest the withholding action for consideration
by the commissioner.
(d) If the commissioner withholds payments under this subdivision, the provider, vendor,
individual, associated individual, or associated entity has a right to request administrative
reconsideration. A request for administrative reconsideration must be made in writing, state
with specificity the reasons the payment withholding decision is in error, and include
documents to support the request. Within 60 days from receipt of the request, the
commissioner shall judiciously review allegations, facts, evidence available to the
commissioner, and information submitted by the provider, vendor, individual, associated
individual, or associated entity to determine whether the payment withholding should remain
in place.
(e) The commissioner shall stop withholding payments if the commissioner determines
there is insufficient evidence of fraud by the provider, vendor, individual, associated
individual, or associated entity or when legal proceedings relating to the alleged fraud are
completed, unless the commissioner has sent notice under subdivision 3 to the provider,
vendor, individual, associated individual, or associated entity.
(f) The withholding of payments is a temporary action and is not subject to appeal under
section 256.045 or chapter 14.
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Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245.095, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Data practices. new text end
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The commissioner may exchange information, including claims
data, with state or federal agencies, professional boards, departments, or programs for the
purpose of investigating or prosecuting a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding related
to suspected fraud or exclusion from any program administered by a state or federal agency.
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Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245A.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Application for licensure.
(a) An individual, organization, or government
entity that is subject to licensure under section 245A.03 must apply for a license. The
application must be made on the forms and in the manner prescribed by the commissioner.
The commissioner shall provide the applicant with instruction in completing the application
and provide information about the rules and requirements of other state agencies that affect
the applicant. An applicant seeking licensure in Minnesota with headquarters outside of
Minnesota must have a program office located within 30 miles of the Minnesota border.
An applicant who intends to buy or otherwise acquire a program or services licensed under
this chapter that is owned by another license holder must apply for a license under this
chapter and comply with the application procedures in this section and section 245A.043.
The commissioner shall act on the application within 90 working days after a complete
application and any required reports have been received from other state agencies or
departments, counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions. The commissioner
shall not consider an application to be complete until the commissioner receives all of the
required information.new text begin If the applicant or a controlling individual is the subject of a pending
administrative, civil, or criminal investigation, the application is not complete until the
investigation has closed or the related legal proceedings are complete.
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When the commissioner receives an application for initial licensure that is incomplete
because the applicant failed to submit required documents or that is substantially deficient
because the documents submitted do not meet licensing requirements, the commissioner
shall provide the applicant written notice that the application is incomplete or substantially
deficient. In the written notice to the applicant the commissioner shall identify documents
that are missing or deficient and give the applicant 45 days to resubmit a second application
that is substantially complete. An applicant's failure to submit a substantially complete
application after receiving notice from the commissioner is a basis for license denial under
section 245A.043.
(b) An application for licensure must identify all controlling individuals as defined in
section 245A.02, subdivision 5a, and must designate one individual to be the authorized
agent. The application must be signed by the authorized agent and must include the authorized
agent's first, middle, and last name; mailing address; and email address. By submitting an
application for licensure, the authorized agent consents to electronic communication with
the commissioner throughout the application process. The authorized agent must be
authorized to accept service on behalf of all of the controlling individuals. A government
entity that holds multiple licenses under this chapter may designate one authorized agent
for all licenses issued under this chapter or may designate a different authorized agent for
each license. Service on the authorized agent is service on all of the controlling individuals.
It is not a defense to any action arising under this chapter that service was not made on each
controlling individual. The designation of a controlling individual as the authorized agent
under this paragraph does not affect the legal responsibility of any other controlling individual
under this chapter.
(c) An applicant or license holder must have a policy that prohibits license holders,
employees, subcontractors, and volunteers, when directly responsible for persons served
by the program, from abusing prescription medication or being in any manner under the
influence of a chemical that impairs the individual's ability to provide services or care. The
license holder must train employees, subcontractors, and volunteers about the program's
drug and alcohol policy.
(d) An applicant and license holder must have a program grievance procedure that permits
persons served by the program and their authorized representatives to bring a grievance to
the highest level of authority in the program.
(e) The commissioner may limit communication during the application process to the
authorized agent or the controlling individuals identified on the license application and for
whom a background study was initiated under chapter 245C. Upon implementation of the
provider licensing and reporting hub, applicants and license holders must use the hub in the
manner prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner may require the applicant,
except for child foster care, to demonstrate competence in the applicable licensing
requirements by successfully completing a written examination. The commissioner may
develop a prescribed written examination format.
(f) When an applicant is an individual, the applicant must provide:
(1) the applicant's taxpayer identification numbers including the Social Security number
or Minnesota tax identification number, and federal employer identification number if the
applicant has employees;
(2) at the request of the commissioner, a copy of the most recent filing with the secretary
of state that includes the complete business name, if any;
(3) if doing business under a different name, the doing business as (DBA) name, as
registered with the secretary of state;
(4) if applicable, the applicant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and Unique
Minnesota Provider Identifier (UMPI) number; and
(5) at the request of the commissioner, the notarized signature of the applicant or
authorized agent.
(g) When an applicant is an organization, the applicant must provide:
(1) the applicant's taxpayer identification numbers including the Minnesota tax
identification number and federal employer identification number;
(2) at the request of the commissioner, a copy of the most recent filing with the secretary
of state that includes the complete business name, and if doing business under a different
name, the doing business as (DBA) name, as registered with the secretary of state;
(3) the first, middle, and last name, and address for all individuals who will be controlling
individuals, including all officers, owners, and managerial officials as defined in section
245A.02, subdivision 5a, and the date that the background study was initiated by the applicant
for each controlling individual;
(4) if applicable, the applicant's NPI number and UMPI number;
(5) the documents that created the organization and that determine the organization's
internal governance and the relations among the persons that own the organization, have
an interest in the organization, or are members of the organization, in each case as provided
or authorized by the organization's governing statute, which may include a partnership
agreement, bylaws, articles of organization, organizational chart, and operating agreement,
or comparable documents as provided in the organization's governing statute; and
(6) the notarized signature of the applicant or authorized agent.
(h) When the applicant is a government entity, the applicant must provide:
(1) the name of the government agency, political subdivision, or other unit of government
seeking the license and the name of the program or services that will be licensed;
(2) the applicant's taxpayer identification numbers including the Minnesota tax
identification number and federal employer identification number;
(3) a letter signed by the manager, administrator, or other executive of the government
entity authorizing the submission of the license application; and
(4) if applicable, the applicant's NPI number and UMPI number.
(i) At the time of application for licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter, the
applicant or license holder must acknowledge on the form provided by the commissioner
if the applicant or license holder elects to receive any public funding reimbursement from
the commissioner for services provided under the license that:
(1) the applicant's or license holder's compliance with the provider enrollment agreement
or registration requirements for receipt of public funding may be monitored by the
commissioner as part of a licensing investigation or licensing inspection; and
(2) noncompliance with the provider enrollment agreement or registration requirements
for receipt of public funding that is identified through a licensing investigation or licensing
inspection, or noncompliance with a licensing requirement that is a basis of enrollment for
reimbursement for a service, may result in:
(i) a correction order or a conditional license under section 245A.06, or sanctions under
section 245A.07;
(ii) nonpayment of claims submitted by the license holder for public program
reimbursement;
(iii) recovery of payments made for the service;
(iv) disenrollment in the public payment program; or
(v) other administrative, civil, or criminal penalties as provided by law.
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245A.05, is amended to read:
245A.05 DENIAL OF APPLICATION.
(a) The commissioner may deny a license if an applicant or controlling individual:
(1) fails to submit a substantially complete application after receiving notice from the
commissioner under section 245A.04, subdivision 1;
(2) fails to comply with applicable laws or rules;
(3) knowingly withholds relevant information from or gives false or misleading
information to the commissioner in connection with an application for a license or during
an investigation;
(4) has a disqualification that has not been set aside under section 245C.22 and no
variance has been granted;
(5) has an individual living in the household who received a background study under
section 245C.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), who has a disqualification that
has not been set aside under section 245C.22, and no variance has been granted;
(6) is associated with an individual who received a background study under section
245C.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (6), who may have unsupervised access to
children or vulnerable adults, and who has a disqualification that has not been set aside
under section 245C.22, and no variance has been granted;
(7) fails to comply with section 245A.04, subdivision 1, paragraph (f) or (g);
(8) fails to demonstrate competent knowledge as required by section 245A.04, subdivision
6;
(9) has a history of noncompliance as a license holder or controlling individual with
applicable laws or rules, including but not limited to this chapter and chapters 142E and
245C; deleted text begin or
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(11) is the subject of a pending administrative, civil, or criminal investigation.
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(b) An applicant whose application has been denied by the commissioner must be given
notice of the denial, which must state the reasons for the denial in plain language. Notice
must be given by certified mail, by personal service, or through the provider licensing and
reporting hub. The notice must state the reasons the application was denied and must inform
the applicant of the right to a contested case hearing under chapter 14 and Minnesota Rules,
parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612. The applicant may appeal the denial by notifying the
commissioner in writing by certified mail, by personal service, or through the provider
licensing and reporting hub. If mailed, the appeal must be postmarked and sent to the
commissioner within 20 calendar days after the applicant received the notice of denial. If
an appeal request is made by personal service, it must be received by the commissioner
within 20 calendar days after the applicant received the notice of denial. If the order is issued
through the provider hub, the appeal must be received by the commissioner within 20
calendar days from the date the commissioner issued the order through the hub. Section
245A.08 applies to hearings held to appeal the commissioner's denial of an application.
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245A.07, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Temporary immediate suspension.
(a) The commissioner shall act immediately
to temporarily suspend a license issued under this chapter if:
(1) the license holder'snew text begin or controlling individual'snew text end actions or failure to comply with
applicable law or rule, or the actions of other individuals or conditions in the program, pose
an imminent risk of harm to the health, safety, or rights of persons served by the program;
(2) while the program continues to operate pending an appeal of an order of revocation,
the commissioner identifies one or more subsequent violations of law or rule which may
adversely affect the health or safety of persons served by the program; or
(3) the license holdernew text begin or controlling individualnew text end is criminally charged in state or federal
court with an offense that involves fraud or theft against a program administered by deleted text begin the
commissionerdeleted text end new text begin a state or federal agencynew text end .
(b) No state funds shall be made available or be expended by any agency or department
of state, county, or municipal government for use by a license holder regulated under this
chapter while a license issued under this chapter is under immediate suspension. A notice
stating the reasons for the immediate suspension and informing the license holder of the
right to an expedited hearing under chapter 14 and Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to
1400.8612, must be delivered by personal service to the address shown on the application
or the last known address of the license holder. The license holder may appeal an order
immediately suspending a license. The appeal of an order immediately suspending a license
must be made in writing by certified mail, personal service, or other means expressly set
forth in the commissioner's order. If mailed, the appeal must be postmarked and sent to the
commissioner within five calendar days after the license holder receives notice that the
license has been immediately suspended. If a request is made by personal service, it must
be received by the commissioner within five calendar days after the license holder received
the order. A license holder and any controlling individual shall discontinue operation of the
program upon receipt of the commissioner's order to immediately suspend the license.
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(c) The commissioner may act immediately to temporarily suspend a license issued
under this chapter if the license holder or controlling individual is the subject of a pending
administrative, civil, or criminal investigation or subject to an administrative or civil action
related to fraud against a program administered by a state or federal agency.
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Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 254B.06, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Prohibition of duplicative claim submission. new text end
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(a) For time-based claims,
submissions must follow the guidelines in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services'
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System and the American Medical Association's
Current Procedural Terminology to determine the appropriate units of time to report.
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(b) More than half the duration of a time-based code must be spent performing the service
to be eligible under this section. Any provision of service during the remaining balance of
the unit of time is not eligible for any other claims submission and would be considered a
duplicative claim submission.
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(c) A provider may only round up to the next whole number of service units on a
submitted claim when more than one and one-half times the defined value of the code has
occurred and no additional time increment code exists.
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This section is effective July 1, 2025.
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Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256.983, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Funding.
(a) County and Tribal agency reimbursement shall be made through
the settlement provisions applicable to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP), MFIP, child care assistance programs, the medical assistance program, and other
federal and state-funded programs.
(b) The commissioners will maintain program compliance if for any deleted text begin three consecutive
month perioddeleted text end new text begin quarternew text end , a county or Tribal agency fails to comply with fraud prevention
investigation program guidelines, or fails to meet the cost-effectiveness standards developed
by the commissioners. This result is contingent on the commissioners providing written
notice, including an offer of technical assistance, within 30 days of the end of the deleted text begin third or
subsequent monthdeleted text end new text begin quarternew text end of noncompliance. The county or Tribal agency shall be required
to submit a corrective action plan to the commissioners within 30 days of receipt of a notice
of noncompliance. Failure to submit a corrective action plan or, continued deviation from
standards of more than ten percent after submission of a corrective action plan, will result
in denial of funding for each subsequent month, or billing the county or Tribal agency for
fraud prevention investigation (FPI) service provided by the commissioners, or reallocation
of program grant funds, or investigative resources, or both, to other counties or Tribal
agencies. The denial of funding shall apply to the general settlement received by the county
or Tribal agency on a quarterly basis and shall not reduce the grant amount applicable to
the FPI project.
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This section is effective July 1, 2025.
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Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.04, subdivision 21, is amended to read:
Subd. 21.
Provider enrollment.
(a) The commissioner shall enroll providers and conduct
screening activities as required by Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 455, subpart
E. A provider must enroll each provider-controlled location where direct services are
provided. The commissioner may deny a provider's incomplete application if a provider
fails to respond to the commissioner's request for additional information within 60 days of
the request. The commissioner must conduct a background study under chapter 245C,
including a review of databases in section 245C.08, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clauses
(1) to (5), for a provider described in this paragraph. The background study requirement
may be satisfied if the commissioner conducted a fingerprint-based background study on
the provider that includes a review of databases in section 245C.08, subdivision 1, paragraph
(a), clauses (1) to (5).
(b) The commissioner shall revalidate deleted text begin eachdeleted text end :
(1) new text begin each new text end provider under this subdivision at least once every five years; deleted text begin and
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(2) new text begin each new text end personal care assistance agency under this subdivision once every three yearsdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
and
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(3) at the commissioner's discretion, any other Medicaid-only provider type the
commissioner deems "high risk" under this subdivision.
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(c) The commissioner shall conduct revalidation as follows:
(1) provide 30-day notice of the revalidation due date including instructions for
revalidation and a list of materials the provider must submit;
(2) if a provider fails to submit all required materials by the due date, notify the provider
of the deficiency within 30 days after the due date and allow the provider an additional 30
days from the notification date to comply; and
(3) if a provider fails to remedy a deficiency within the 30-day time period, give 60-day
notice of termination and immediately suspend the provider's ability to bill. The provider
does not have the right to appeal suspension of ability to bill.
(d) If a provider fails to comply with any individual provider requirement or condition
of participation, the commissioner may suspend the provider's ability to bill until the provider
comes into compliance. The commissioner's decision to suspend the provider is not subject
to an administrative appeal.
(e) Correspondence and notifications, including notifications of termination and other
actions, may be delivered electronically to a provider's MN-ITS mailbox. This paragraph
does not apply to correspondences and notifications related to background studies.
(f) If the commissioner or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services determines
that a provider is designated "high-risk," the commissioner may withhold payment from
providers within that category upon initial enrollment for a 90-day period. The withholding
for each provider must begin on the date of the first submission of a claim.
(g) An enrolled provider that is also licensed by the commissioner under chapter 245A,
is licensed as a home care provider by the Department of Health under chapter 144A, or is
licensed as an assisted living facility under chapter 144G and has a home and
community-based services designation on the home care license under section 144A.484,
must designate an individual as the entity's compliance officer. The compliance officer
must:
(1) develop policies and procedures to assure adherence to medical assistance laws and
regulations and to prevent inappropriate claims submissions;
(2) train the employees of the provider entity, and any agents or subcontractors of the
provider entity including billers, on the policies and procedures under clause (1);
(3) respond to allegations of improper conduct related to the provision or billing of
medical assistance services, and implement action to remediate any resulting problems;
(4) use evaluation techniques to monitor compliance with medical assistance laws and
regulations;
(5) promptly report to the commissioner any identified violations of medical assistance
laws or regulations; and
(6) within 60 days of discovery by the provider of a medical assistance reimbursement
overpayment, report the overpayment to the commissioner and make arrangements with
the commissioner for the commissioner's recovery of the overpayment.
The commissioner may require, as a condition of enrollment in medical assistance, that a
provider within a particular industry sector or category establish a compliance program that
contains the core elements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
(h) The commissioner may revoke the enrollment of an ordering or rendering provider
for a period of not more than one year, if the provider fails to maintain and, upon request
from the commissioner, provide access to documentation relating to written orders or requests
for payment for durable medical equipment, certifications for home health services, or
referrals for other items or services written or ordered by such provider, when the
commissioner has identified a pattern of a lack of documentation. A pattern means a failure
to maintain documentation or provide access to documentation on more than one occasion.
Nothing in this paragraph limits the authority of the commissioner to sanction a provider
under the provisions of section 256B.064.
(i) The commissioner shall terminate or deny the enrollment of any individual or entity
if the individual or entity has been terminated from participation in Medicare or under the
Medicaid program or Children's Health Insurance Program of any other state. The
commissioner may exempt a rehabilitation agency from termination or denial that would
otherwise be required under this paragraph, if the agency:
(1) is unable to retain Medicare certification and enrollment solely due to a lack of billing
to the Medicare program;
(2) meets all other applicable Medicare certification requirements based on an on-site
review completed by the commissioner of health; and
(3) serves primarily a pediatric population.
(j) As a condition of enrollment in medical assistance, the commissioner shall require
that a provider designated "moderate" or "high-risk" by the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services or the commissioner permit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services, its agents, or its designated contractors and the state agency, its agents, or its
designated contractors to conduct unannounced on-site inspections of any provider location.
The commissioner shall publish in the Minnesota Health Care Program Provider Manual a
list of provider types designated "limited," "moderate," or "high-risk," based on the criteria
and standards used to designate Medicare providers in Code of Federal Regulations, title
42, section 424.518. The list and criteria are not subject to the requirements of chapter 14.
The commissioner's designations are not subject to administrative appeal.
(k) As a condition of enrollment in medical assistance, the commissioner shall require
that a high-risk provider, or a person with a direct or indirect ownership interest in the
provider of five percent or higher, consent to criminal background checks, including
fingerprinting, when required to do so under state law or by a determination by the
commissioner or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that a provider is designated
high-risk for fraud, waste, or abuse.
(l)(1) Upon initial enrollment, reenrollment, and notification of revalidation, all durable
medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) medical suppliers
meeting the durable medical equipment provider and supplier definition in clause (3),
operating in Minnesota and receiving Medicaid funds must purchase a surety bond that is
annually renewed and designates the Minnesota Department of Human Services as the
obligee, and must be submitted in a form approved by the commissioner. For purposes of
this clause, the following medical suppliers are not required to obtain a surety bond: a
federally qualified health center, a home health agency, the Indian Health Service, a
pharmacy, and a rural health clinic.
(2) At the time of initial enrollment or reenrollment, durable medical equipment providers
and suppliers defined in clause (3) must purchase a surety bond of $50,000. If a revalidating
provider's Medicaid revenue in the previous calendar year is up to and including $300,000,
the provider agency must purchase a surety bond of $50,000. If a revalidating provider's
Medicaid revenue in the previous calendar year is over $300,000, the provider agency must
purchase a surety bond of $100,000. The surety bond must allow for recovery of costs and
fees in pursuing a claim on the bond.new text begin Any action to obtain monetary recovery or sanctions
from a surety bond must occur within six years from the date the debt is affirmed by a final
agency decision. An agency decision is final when the right to appeal the debt has been
exhausted or the time to appeal has expired under section 256B.064.
new text end
(3) "Durable medical equipment provider or supplier" means a medical supplier that can
purchase medical equipment or supplies for sale or rental to the general public and is able
to perform or arrange for necessary repairs to and maintenance of equipment offered for
sale or rental.
(m) The Department of Human Services may require a provider to purchase a surety
bond as a condition of initial enrollment, reenrollment, reinstatement, or continued enrollment
if: (1) the provider fails to demonstrate financial viability, (2) the department determines
there is significant evidence of or potential for fraud and abuse by the provider, or (3) the
provider or category of providers is designated high-risk pursuant to paragraph (f) and as
per Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 455.450. The surety bond must be in an
amount of $100,000 or ten percent of the provider's payments from Medicaid during the
immediately preceding 12 months, whichever is greater. The surety bond must name the
Department of Human Services as an obligee and must allow for recovery of costs and fees
in pursuing a claim on the bond. This paragraph does not apply if the provider currently
maintains a surety bond under the requirements in section 256B.0659 or 256B.85.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0659, subdivision 21, is amended to read:
Subd. 21.
Requirements for provider enrollment of personal care assistance provider
agencies.
(a) All personal care assistance provider agencies must provide, at the time of
enrollment, reenrollment, and revalidation as a personal care assistance provider agency in
a format determined by the commissioner, information and documentation that includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
(1) the personal care assistance provider agency's current contact information including
address, telephone number, and email address;
(2) proof of surety bond coverage for each business location providing services. Upon
new enrollment, or if the provider's Medicaid revenue in the previous calendar year is up
to and including $300,000, the provider agency must purchase a surety bond of $50,000. If
the Medicaid revenue in the previous year is over $300,000, the provider agency must
purchase a surety bond of $100,000. The surety bond must be in a form approved by the
commissioner, must be renewed annually, and must allow for recovery of costs and fees in
pursuing a claim on the bondnew text begin . Any action to obtain monetary recovery or sanctions from a
surety bond must occur within six years from the date the debt is affirmed by a final agency
decision. An agency decision is final when the right to appeal the debt has been exhausted
or the time to appeal has expired under section 256B.064new text end ;
(3) proof of fidelity bond coverage in the amount of $20,000 for each business location
providing service;
(4) proof of workers' compensation insurance coverage identifying the business location
where personal care assistance services are provided;
(5) proof of liability insurance coverage identifying the business location where personal
care assistance services are provided and naming the department as a certificate holder;
(6) a copy of the personal care assistance provider agency's written policies and
procedures including: hiring of employees; training requirements; service delivery; and
employee and consumer safety including process for notification and resolution of consumer
grievances, identification and prevention of communicable diseases, and employee
misconduct;
(7) copies of all other forms the personal care assistance provider agency uses in the
course of daily business including, but not limited to:
(i) a copy of the personal care assistance provider agency's time sheet if the time sheet
varies from the standard time sheet for personal care assistance services approved by the
commissioner, and a letter requesting approval of the personal care assistance provider
agency's nonstandard time sheet;
(ii) the personal care assistance provider agency's template for the personal care assistance
care plan; and
(iii) the personal care assistance provider agency's template for the written agreement
in subdivision 20 for recipients using the personal care assistance choice option, if applicable;
(8) a list of all training and classes that the personal care assistance provider agency
requires of its staff providing personal care assistance services;
(9) documentation that the personal care assistance provider agency and staff have
successfully completed all the training required by this section, including the requirements
under subdivision 11, paragraph (d), if enhanced personal care assistance services are
provided and submitted for an enhanced rate under subdivision 17a;
(10) documentation of the agency's marketing practices;
(11) disclosure of ownership, leasing, or management of all residential properties that
is used or could be used for providing home care services;
(12) documentation that the agency will use the following percentages of revenue
generated from the medical assistance rate paid for personal care assistance services for
employee personal care assistant wages and benefits: 72.5 percent of revenue in the personal
care assistance choice option and 72.5 percent of revenue from other personal care assistance
providers. The revenue generated by the qualified professional and the reasonable costs
associated with the qualified professional shall not be used in making this calculation; and
(13) effective May 15, 2010, documentation that the agency does not burden recipients'
free exercise of their right to choose service providers by requiring personal care assistants
to sign an agreement not to work with any particular personal care assistance recipient or
for another personal care assistance provider agency after leaving the agency and that the
agency is not taking action on any such agreements or requirements regardless of the date
signed.
(b) Personal care assistance provider agencies shall provide the information specified
in paragraph (a) to the commissioner at the time the personal care assistance provider agency
enrolls as a vendor or upon request from the commissioner. The commissioner shall collect
the information specified in paragraph (a) from all personal care assistance providers
beginning July 1, 2009.
(c) All personal care assistance provider agencies shall require all employees in
management and supervisory positions and owners of the agency who are active in the
day-to-day management and operations of the agency to complete mandatory training as
determined by the commissioner before submitting an application for enrollment of the
agency as a provider. All personal care assistance provider agencies shall also require
qualified professionals to complete the training required by subdivision 13 before submitting
an application for enrollment of the agency as a provider. Employees in management and
supervisory positions and owners who are active in the day-to-day operations of an agency
who have completed the required training as an employee with a personal care assistance
provider agency do not need to repeat the required training if they are hired by another
agency, if they have completed the training within the past three years. By September 1,
2010, the required training must be available with meaningful access according to title VI
of the Civil Rights Act and federal regulations adopted under that law or any guidance from
the United States Health and Human Services Department. The required training must be
available online or by electronic remote connection. The required training must provide for
competency testing. Personal care assistance provider agency billing staff shall complete
training about personal care assistance program financial management. This training is
effective July 1, 2009. Any personal care assistance provider agency enrolled before that
date shall, if it has not already, complete the provider training within 18 months of July 1,
2009. Any new owners or employees in management and supervisory positions involved
in the day-to-day operations are required to complete mandatory training as a requisite of
working for the agency. Personal care assistance provider agencies certified for participation
in Medicare as home health agencies are exempt from the training required in this
subdivision. When available, Medicare-certified home health agency owners, supervisors,
or managers must successfully complete the competency test.
(d) All surety bonds, fidelity bonds, workers' compensation insurance, and liability
insurance required by this subdivision must be maintained continuously. After initial
enrollment, a provider must submit proof of bonds and required coverages at any time at
the request of the commissioner. Services provided while there are lapses in coverage are
not eligible for payment. Lapses in coverage may result in sanctions, including termination.
The commissioner shall send instructions and a due date to submit the requested information
to the personal care assistance provider agency.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0949, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Definitions.
(a) The terms used in this section have the meanings given in this
subdivision.
(b) "Advanced certification" means a person who has completed advanced certification
in an approved modality under subdivision 13, paragraph (b).
(c) "Agency" means the legal entity that is enrolled with Minnesota health care programs
as a medical assistance provider according to Minnesota Rules, part 9505.0195, to provide
EIDBI services and that has the legal responsibility to ensure that its employees or contractors
carry out the responsibilities defined in this section. Agency includes a licensed individual
professional who practices independently and acts as an agency.
(d) "Autism spectrum disorder or a related condition" or "ASD or a related condition"
means either autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as defined in the current version of the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or a condition that is found
to be closely related to ASD, as identified under the current version of the DSM, and meets
all of the following criteria:
(1) is severe and chronic;
(2) results in impairment of adaptive behavior and function similar to that of a person
with ASD;
(3) requires treatment or services similar to those required for a person with ASD; and
(4) results in substantial functional limitations in three core developmental deficits of
ASD: social or interpersonal interaction; functional communication, including nonverbal
or social communication; and restrictive or repetitive behaviors or hyperreactivity or
hyporeactivity to sensory input; and may include deficits or a high level of support in one
or more of the following domains:
(i) behavioral challenges and self-regulation;
(ii) cognition;
(iii) learning and play;
(iv) self-care; or
(v) safety.
(e) "Person" means a person under 21 years of age.
(f) "Clinical supervision" means the overall responsibility for the control and direction
of EIDBI service delivery, including individual treatment planning, staff supervision,
individual treatment plan progress monitoring, and treatment review for each person. Clinical
supervision is provided by a qualified supervising professional (QSP) who takes full
professional responsibility for the service provided by each supervisee.
(g) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services, unless otherwise
specified.
(h) "Comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation" or "CMDE" means a comprehensive
evaluation of a person to determine medical necessity for EIDBI services based on the
requirements in subdivision 5.
(i) "Department" means the Department of Human Services, unless otherwise specified.
(j) "Early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention benefit" or "EIDBI
benefit" means a variety of individualized, intensive treatment modalities approved and
published by the commissioner that are based in behavioral and developmental science
consistent with best practices on effectiveness.
new text begin
(k) "Employee" means any person who is employed by an agency, including temporary
and part-time employees, and who performs work for at least 80 hours in a year for that
agency in Minnesota. Employee does not include an independent contractor.
new text end
deleted text begin (k)deleted text end new text begin (l)new text end "Generalizable goals" means results or gains that are observed during a variety
of activities over time with different people, such as providers, family members, other adults,
and people, and in different environments including, but not limited to, clinics, homes,
schools, and the community.
deleted text begin (l)deleted text end new text begin (m)new text end "Incident" means when any of the following occur:
(1) an illness, accident, or injury that requires first aid treatment;
(2) a bump or blow to the head; or
(3) an unusual or unexpected event that jeopardizes the safety of a person or staff,
including a person leaving the agency unattended.
deleted text begin (m)deleted text end new text begin (n)new text end "Individual treatment plan" or "ITP" means the person-centered, individualized
written plan of care that integrates and coordinates person and family information from the
CMDE for a person who meets medical necessity for the EIDBI benefit. An individual
treatment plan must meet the standards in subdivision 6.
deleted text begin (n)deleted text end new text begin (o)new text end "Legal representative" means the parent of a child who is under 18 years of age,
a court-appointed guardian, or other representative with legal authority to make decisions
about service for a person. For the purpose of this subdivision, "other representative with
legal authority to make decisions" includes a health care agent or an attorney-in-fact
authorized through a health care directive or power of attorney.
deleted text begin (o)deleted text end new text begin (p)new text end "Mental health professional" means a staff person who is qualified according to
section 245I.04, subdivision 2.
deleted text begin (p)deleted text end new text begin (q)new text end "Person-centered" means a service that both responds to the identified needs,
interests, values, preferences, and desired outcomes of the person or the person's legal
representative and respects the person's history, dignity, and cultural background and allows
inclusion and participation in the person's community.
deleted text begin (q)deleted text end new text begin (r)new text end "Qualified EIDBI provider" means a person who is a QSP or a level I, level II,
or level III treatment provider.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.85, subdivision 12, is amended to read:
Subd. 12.
Requirements for enrollment of CFSS agency-providers.
(a) All CFSS
agency-providers must provide, at the time of enrollment, reenrollment, and revalidation
as a CFSS agency-provider in a format determined by the commissioner, information and
documentation that includes but is not limited to the following:
(1) the CFSS agency-provider's current contact information including address, telephone
number, and email address;
(2) proof of surety bond coverage. Upon new enrollment, or if the agency-provider's
Medicaid revenue in the previous calendar year is less than or equal to $300,000, the
agency-provider must purchase a surety bond of $50,000. If the agency-provider's Medicaid
revenue in the previous calendar year is greater than $300,000, the agency-provider must
purchase a surety bond of $100,000. The surety bond must be in a form approved by the
commissioner, must be renewed annually, and must allow for recovery of costs and fees in
pursuing a claim on the bondnew text begin . Any action to obtain monetary recovery or sanctions from a
surety bond must occur within six years from the date the debt is affirmed by a final agency
decision. An agency decision is final when the right to appeal the debt has been exhausted
or the time to appeal has expired under section 256B.064new text end ;
(3) proof of fidelity bond coverage in the amount of $20,000 per provider location;
(4) proof of workers' compensation insurance coverage;
(5) proof of liability insurance;
(6) a copy of the CFSS agency-provider's organizational chart identifying the names
and roles of all owners, managing employees, staff, board of directors, and additional
documentation reporting any affiliations of the directors and owners to other service
providers;
(7) proof that the CFSS agency-provider has written policies and procedures including:
hiring of employees; training requirements; service delivery; and employee and consumer
safety, including the process for notification and resolution of participant grievances, incident
response, identification and prevention of communicable diseases, and employee misconduct;
(8) proof that the CFSS agency-provider has all of the following forms and documents:
(i) a copy of the CFSS agency-provider's time sheet; and
(ii) a copy of the participant's individual CFSS service delivery plan;
(9) a list of all training and classes that the CFSS agency-provider requires of its staff
providing CFSS services;
(10) documentation that the CFSS agency-provider and staff have successfully completed
all the training required by this section;
(11) documentation of the agency-provider's marketing practices;
(12) disclosure of ownership, leasing, or management of all residential properties that
are used or could be used for providing home care services;
(13) documentation that the agency-provider will use at least the following percentages
of revenue generated from the medical assistance rate paid for CFSS services for CFSS
support worker wages and benefits: 72.5 percent of revenue from CFSS providers, except
100 percent of the revenue generated by a medical assistance rate increase due to a collective
bargaining agreement under section 179A.54 must be used for support worker wages and
benefits. The revenue generated by the worker training and development services and the
reasonable costs associated with the worker training and development services shall not be
used in making this calculation; and
(14) documentation that the agency-provider does not burden participants' free exercise
of their right to choose service providers by requiring CFSS support workers to sign an
agreement not to work with any particular CFSS participant or for another CFSS
agency-provider after leaving the agency and that the agency is not taking action on any
such agreements or requirements regardless of the date signed.
(b) CFSS agency-providers shall provide to the commissioner the information specified
in paragraph (a).
(c) All CFSS agency-providers shall require all employees in management and
supervisory positions and owners of the agency who are active in the day-to-day management
and operations of the agency to complete mandatory training as determined by the
commissioner. Employees in management and supervisory positions and owners who are
active in the day-to-day operations of an agency who have completed the required training
as an employee with a CFSS agency-provider do not need to repeat the required training if
they are hired by another agency and they have completed the training within the past three
years. CFSS agency-provider billing staff shall complete training about CFSS program
financial management. Any new owners or employees in management and supervisory
positions involved in the day-to-day operations are required to complete mandatory training
as a requisite of working for the agency.
(d) Agency-providers shall submit all required documentation in this section within 30
days of notification from the commissioner. If an agency-provider fails to submit all the
required documentation, the commissioner may take action under subdivision 23a.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
ARTICLE 6
HEALTH-RELATED LICENSING BOARDS
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144A.291, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Amounts.
(a) Fees may not exceed the following amounts but may be adjusted
lower by board direction and are for the exclusive use of the board as required to sustain
board operations. The maximum amounts of fees are:
(1) application for licensure, deleted text begin $200deleted text end new text begin $300new text end ;
(2) for a prospective applicant for a review of education and experience advisory to the
license application, $100, to be applied to the fee for application for licensure if the latter
is submitted within one year of the request for review of education and experience;
(3) state examination, deleted text begin $125deleted text end new text begin $200new text end ;
(4) initial license, deleted text begin $250 if issued between July 1 and December 31, $100 if issued between
January 1 and June 30deleted text end new text begin $300new text end ;
(5) acting permit, $400;
(6) renewal license, $250;
(7) duplicate license, $50;
(8) reinstatement fee, $250;
(9) health services executive initial license, deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $300new text end ;
(10) health services executive renewal license, deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $300new text end ;
(11) reciprocity verification fee, $50;
(12) second shared assignment, $250;
(13) continuing education fees:
(i) greater than six hours, $50; and
(ii) seven hours or more, $75;
(14) education review, $100;
(15) fee to a sponsor for review of individual continuing education seminars, institutes,
workshops, or home study courses:
(i) for less than seven clock hours, $30; and
(ii) for seven or more clock hours, $50;
(16) fee to a licensee for review of continuing education seminars, institutes, workshops,
or home study courses not previously approved for a sponsor and submitted with an
application for license renewal:
(i) for less than seven clock hours total, $30; and
(ii) for seven or more clock hours total, $50;
(17) late renewal fee, $75;
(18) fee to a licensee for verification of licensure status and examination scores, $30;
(19) registration as a registered continuing education sponsor, $1,000;
(20) mail labels, $75; and
(21) annual assisted living program education provider fee, $2,500.
(b) The revenue generated from the fees must be deposited in an account in the state
government special revenue fund.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144E.123, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Review.
new text begin (a) new text end Prehospital care data may be reviewed by the director or its
designees. The data shall be classified as private data on individuals under chapter 13, the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
new text begin
(b) The director may share incident-level location data with the Washington/Baltimore
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area's Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program
(ODMAP) if the ODMAP has the ability to:
new text end
new text begin
(1) allow secure access to the ODMAP system by authorized users to report information
about an overdose incident;
new text end
new text begin
(2) allow secure access to the ODMAP system by authorized users to view, in near
real-time, certain information about the overdose incidents reported;
new text end
new text begin
(3) produce a map in near real-time of the approximate locations of confirmed or
suspected overdose incidents reports; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) enable access to overdose incident information that assists in state and local decisions
regarding the allocation of public health, public safety, and educational resources for the
purposes of monitoring and reporting data related to suspected overdoses.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.108, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Fees.
deleted text begin In addition to the fees established in Minnesota Rules, chapter
2500,deleted text end The board is authorized to charge the fees in this section.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.108, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Chiropractic license fees. new text end
new text begin
Fees for chiropractic licensure must not exceed the
following amounts but may be adjusted lower by board action:
new text end
new text begin
(1) initial application for licensure fee, $600;
new text end
new text begin
(2) annual renewal of an active license fee, $400;
new text end
new text begin
(3) annual renewal of an inactive license fee, 75 percent of the current active license
renewal fee under clause (2);
new text end
new text begin
(4) late renewal penalty fee, $150 per month late; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) application for reinstatement of a voluntarily retired or inactive license fee, $100.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.108, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Acupuncture registration fees. new text end
new text begin
Fees for acupuncture registration must not
exceed the following amounts but may be adjusted lower by board action:
new text end
new text begin
(1) initial application acupuncture registration fee, $400;
new text end
new text begin
(2) annual renewal of active acupuncture registration fee, $200;
new text end
new text begin
(3) annual renewal of inactive acupuncture registration fee, 75 percent of the current
active acupuncture registration renewal fee under clause (2); and
new text end
new text begin
(4) reinstatement of nonrenewed acupuncture registration fee, $400.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.108, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Independent examiner registration fees. new text end
new text begin
Fees for independent examiner
registration must not exceed the following amounts but may be adjusted lower by board
action:
new text end
new text begin
(1) initial application independent examiner registration fee, $400;
new text end
new text begin
(2) annual renewal of independent examiner registration fee, $200; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) reinstatement of nonrenewed independent examiner registration fee, $400.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.108, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Animal chiropractic registration fees. new text end
new text begin
Fees for animal chiropractic registration
must not exceed the following amounts but may be adjusted lower by board action:
new text end
new text begin
(1) initial application animal chiropractic registration fee, $400;
new text end
new text begin
(2) annual renewal of active animal chiropractic registration fee, $200;
new text end
new text begin
(3) annual renewal of inactive animal chiropractic registration fee, 75 percent of the
current active animal chiropractic renewal fee under clause (2); and
new text end
new text begin
(4) reinstatement of nonrenewed animal chiropractic registration fee, $400.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.108, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 9. new text end
new text begin Graduate preceptorship registration fee. new text end
new text begin
The application fee for graduate
preceptorship registration is an amount not to exceed $500, but may be adjusted lower by
board action.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.108, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 10. new text end
new text begin Professional firm registration fees. new text end
new text begin
In addition to fees authorized under
chapter 319B, the late renewal penalty fee for professional firm registration is $5 per month
late.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.108, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 11. new text end
new text begin Miscellaneous fees. new text end
new text begin
Fees under this subdivision must not exceed the following
amounts but may be adjusted lower by board action:
new text end
new text begin
(1) annual continuing education sponsorship fee, $1,000;
new text end
new text begin
(2) individual continuing education seminar sponsorship fee, $400;
new text end
new text begin
(3) mailing list request fee, $500;
new text end
new text begin
(4) license verification fee, $50;
new text end
new text begin
(5) duplicate certificate fee, $50; and
new text end
new text begin
(6) document copies fee, $0.25 per side of document page.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148B.53, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
deleted text begin Feedeleted text end new text begin Feesnew text end .
Nonrefundable fees are as follows:
(1) initial license application fee for licensed professional counseling (LPC) - $150;
(2) initial license fee for LPC - $250;
(3) annual active license renewal fee for LPC - $250 or equivalent;
(4) annual inactive license renewal fee for LPC - $125;
(5) initial license application fee for licensed professional clinical counseling (LPCC) -
$150;
(6) initial license fee for LPCC - $250;
(7) annual active license renewal fee for LPCC - $250 or equivalent;
(8) annual inactive license renewal fee for LPCC - $125;
(9) license renewal late fee - $100 per month or portion thereof;
(10) copy of board order or stipulation - $10;
(11) certificate of good standing or license verification - $25;
(12) duplicate certificate fee - $25;
(13) professional firm renewal fee - $25;
(14) sponsor application for approval of a continuing education course - $60;
(15) initial registration fee - $50;
(16) annual registration renewal fee - $25;
(17) approved supervisor application processing fee - $30; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(18) temporary license for members of the military - $250new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (19) interstate compact privilege to practice fee - not to exceed $100new text end .
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148E.180, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Application fees.
new text begin (a) new text end Nonrefundable application fees for licensure may
not exceed the following amounts but may be adjusted lower by board action:
(1) for a licensed social worker, $75;
(2) for a licensed graduate social worker, $75;
(3) for a licensed independent social worker, $75;
(4) for a licensed independent clinical social worker, $75;
(5) for a temporary license, $50; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(6) for a license by endorsement, $115new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (7) for a compact multistate license, $75new text end .
new text begin (b) new text end The fee for criminal background checks is the fee charged by the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension. The criminal background check fee must be included with the application
fee as required according to section 148E.055.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148E.180, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end
new text begin Compact multistate license fees. new text end
new text begin
Nonrefundable compact multistate license
fees must not exceed the following amounts but may be adjusted lower by board action:
new text end
new text begin
(1) for a licensed social worker, $115;
new text end
new text begin
(2) for a licensed graduate social worker, $210;
new text end
new text begin
(3) for a licensed independent social worker, $305; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) for a licensed independent clinical social worker, $335.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148E.180, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end
new text begin Compact multistate renewal fees. new text end
new text begin
Nonrefundable renewal fees for compact
multistate licensure must not exceed the following amounts but may be adjusted lower by
board action:
new text end
new text begin
(1) for a licensed social worker, $115;
new text end
new text begin
(2) for a licensed graduate social worker, $210;
new text end
new text begin
(3) for a licensed independent social worker, $305; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) for a licensed independent clinical social worker, $335.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148E.180, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Late fees.
Late fees are the following nonrefundable amounts:
(1) renewal late fee, one-fourth of the new text begin applicable new text end renewal fee specified in deleted text begin subdivisiondeleted text end new text begin
subdivisionsnew text end 3new text begin and 3anew text end ;
(2) supervision plan late fee, $40; and
(3) license late fee, $100 plus the prorated share of thenew text begin applicablenew text end license deleted text begin feedeleted text end new text begin feesnew text end specified
in deleted text begin subdivisiondeleted text end new text begin subdivisionsnew text end 2new text begin and 2anew text end for the number of months during which the individual
practiced social work without a license.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148E.180, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Reactivation fees.
Reactivation fees are the following nonrefundable amounts:
(1) reactivation from a temporary leave or emeritus status, the prorated share of the
renewal fee specified in subdivision 3; and
(2) reactivation of an expired license, 1-1/2 times the new text begin applicable new text end renewal fees specified
in deleted text begin subdivisiondeleted text end new text begin subdivisionsnew text end 3new text begin and 3anew text end .
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 17.
new text begin
[153.30] FEES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Nonrefundable fees. new text end
new text begin
The fees in this section are nonrefundable.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Fee amounts. new text end
new text begin
The amount of fees must be set by the board so that the total
fees collected by the board equals as closely as possible the anticipated expenditures during
the fiscal biennium, as provided in section 16A.1285. Fees must not exceed the following
amounts but may be adjusted lower by board action:
new text end
new text begin
(1) application for licensure fee, $1,000;
new text end
new text begin
(2) renewal licensure fee, $1,000;
new text end
new text begin
(3) late renewal fee, $250;
new text end
new text begin
(4) temporary permit fee, $250;
new text end
new text begin
(5) duplicate license fee or duplicate renewal certificate fee, $25;
new text end
new text begin
(6) reinstatement fee, $1,250;
new text end
new text begin
(7) examination administration fee for persons who have not applied for a license or
permit, $50;
new text end
new text begin
(8) verification of licensure fee, $50;
new text end
new text begin
(9) label fee, $50;
new text end
new text begin
(10) list of licensees fee, $50; and
new text end
new text begin
(11) copies fee, $0.50 per page.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Current fee information. new text end
new text begin
Information about fees in effect at any time must
be available from the board office.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Deposit of fees. new text end
new text begin
The license fees collected under this section must be deposited
in the state government special revenue fund.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 153B.85, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Fees.
(a) The application fee for initial licensure shall not exceed $600.
(b) The biennial renewal fee for a license to practice as an orthotist, prosthetist, prosthetist
orthotist, or pedorthist shall not exceed $600.
(c) The biennial renewal fee for a license to practice as an assistant or a fitter shall not
exceed $300.
(d) The fee for license restoration shall not exceed $600.
(e) The fee for license verification shall not exceed deleted text begin $30deleted text end new text begin $50new text end .
(f) The fee to obtain a list of licensees shall not exceed deleted text begin $25deleted text end new text begin $50new text end .
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 153B.85, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Late fee.
The fee for late license renewal is the license renewal fee in effect at
the time of renewal plus deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin $250new text end .
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 156.015, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end
new text begin Nonrefundable fees. new text end
new text begin
All fees are nonrefundable.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 156.015, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Fee amounts. new text end
new text begin
Fees must not exceed the following amounts but may be adjusted
lower by board action:
new text end
new text begin
(1) initial application fee, $75;
new text end
new text begin
(2) state examination fee, $75;
new text end
new text begin
(3) duplicate license fee, $25;
new text end
new text begin
(4) continuing education sponsor application fee, $75;
new text end
new text begin
(5) mailing list fee, $250;
new text end
new text begin
(6) initial veterinary license fee, $300;
new text end
new text begin
(7) initial veterinary technician fee, $100;
new text end
new text begin
(8) active veterinary renewal fee, $300;
new text end
new text begin
(9) active veterinary technician renewal fee, $100;
new text end
new text begin
(10) inactive veterinary renewal fee, $150;
new text end
new text begin
(11) inactive veterinary technician renewal fee, $50;
new text end
new text begin
(12) institutional license fee, $300;
new text end
new text begin
(13) active late veterinary renewal fee, $150;
new text end
new text begin
(14) active late veterinary technician renewal fee, $50;
new text end
new text begin
(15) inactive late veterinary renewal fee, $100;
new text end
new text begin
(16) inactive late veterinary technician renewal fee, $25; and
new text end
new text begin
(17) institutional late renewal fee, $150.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 22.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 156.015, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin License verification. new text end
new text begin
The board may charge a fee not to exceed $25 per license
verification to a licensee for verification of licensure status provided to other veterinary
licensing boards.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 23.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 156.015, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Deposit of fees. new text end
new text begin
The license fees collected under this section must be deposited
in the state government special revenue fund.
new text end
Sec. 24.
Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 67, section 4, is amended to read:
Sec. 4. BOARD OF PHARMACY
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| Appropriations by Fund |
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| General |
1,500,000 |
-0- |
| State Government Special Revenue |
-0- |
27,000 |
(a) Legal Costs. $1,500,000 in fiscal year
2024 is from the general fund for legal costs.
This is a onetime appropriationnew text begin and is
available until June 30, 2027new text end .
(b) Base Level Adjustment. The state
government special revenue fund base is
increased by $27,000 in fiscal year 2026 and
increased by $27,000 in fiscal year 2027.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 30, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 25. new text begin RULEMAKING.
new text end
new text begin
The Board of Chiropractic Examiners must adopt rules using the expedited process under
Minnesota Statutes, section 14.389, that amend Minnesota Rules, chapter 2500, to conform
with the changes made in this act.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 26. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin
(a)
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 148.108, subdivisions 2, 3, and 4; and 156.015,
subdivision 1,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin
(b)
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Rules, parts 2500.1150; 2500.2030; 9100.0400, subparts 1 and 3;
9100.0500; and 9100.0600,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin
(c)
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Rules, part 6900.0250, subparts 1 and 2,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
Paragraphs (a) and (b) are effective July 1, 2025. Paragraph (c)
is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
ARTICLE 7
FORECAST ADJUSTMENTS
Section 1. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FORECAST ADJUSTMENT.
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new text begin
The dollar amounts shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are added to or, if
shown in parentheses, are subtracted from the appropriations in Laws 2023, chapter 70,
article 20, from the general fund, or any other fund named, to the commissioner of human
services for the purposes specified in this article, to be available for the fiscal year indicated
for each purpose. The figure "2025" used in this article means that the appropriations listed
are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
new text end
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new text begin
APPROPRIATIONS new text end |
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new text begin
Available for the Year new text end |
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new text begin
Ending June 30 new text end |
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new text begin
2025 new text end |
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Sec. 2. new text begin COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
(224,693,000) new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
2025 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
(202,264,000) new text end |
|
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
(17,144,000) new text end |
|
|
new text begin
Federal TANF new text end |
new text begin
(5,285,000) new text end |
|
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Forecasted Programs
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|
new text begin
(a) Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)/Diversionary Work Program (DWP) new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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|
new text begin
2025 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
(5,238,000) new text end |
|
|
new text begin
Federal TANF new text end |
new text begin
(5,285,000) new text end |
|
|
new text begin
(b) MFIP Child Care Assistance new text end |
new text begin
(57,918,000) new text end |
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|
new text begin
(c) General Assistance new text end |
new text begin
1,932,000 new text end |
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|
new text begin
(d) Minnesota Supplemental Aid new text end |
new text begin
3,278,000 new text end |
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new text begin
(e) Housing Support new text end |
new text begin
9,569,000 new text end |
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|
new text begin
(f) Northstar Care for Children new text end |
new text begin
(9,006,000) new text end |
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|
new text begin
(g) MinnesotaCare new text end |
new text begin
(16,701,000) new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the health care
access fund.
new text end
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new text begin
(h) Medical Assistance new text end |
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|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
2025 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
(155,544,000) new text end |
|
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
(443,000) new text end |
|
|
new text begin
(i) Behavioral Health Fund new text end |
new text begin
10,633,000 new text end |
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Sec. 3. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end
new text begin
Sections 1 and 2 are effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
ARTICLE 8
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS
Section 1. new text begin HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS.
|
new text begin
The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the
commissioner of health for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are
from the general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated
for each purpose. The figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that the
appropriations listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or
June 30, 2027, respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2026. "The second year" is fiscal
year 2027. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
new text end
|
new text begin
APPROPRIATIONS new text end |
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|
new text begin
Available for the Year new text end |
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|
new text begin
Ending June 30 new text end |
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|
new text begin
2026 new text end |
new text begin
2027 new text end |
|||||
Sec. 2. new text begin TOTAL APPROPRIATION
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
435,545,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
433,094,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
2026 new text end |
new text begin
2027 new text end |
|
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
270,286,000 new text end |
new text begin
269,015,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
98,781,000 new text end |
new text begin
98,547,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
54,765,000 new text end |
new text begin
53,819,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Federal TANF new text end |
new text begin
11,713,000 new text end |
new text begin
11,713,000 new text end |
new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in this article.
new text end
Sec. 3. new text begin HEALTH IMPROVEMENT
|
||||||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
291,524,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
288,655,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
215,788,000 new text end |
new text begin
213,865,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
9,258,000 new text end |
new text begin
9,258,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
54,765,000 new text end |
new text begin
53,819,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Federal TANF new text end |
new text begin
11,713,000 new text end |
new text begin
11,713,000 new text end |
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Substance Use Treatment, Recovery,
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new text begin
$3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $3,000,000
in fiscal year 2027 are for the purposes of
Minnesota Statutes, section 342.72.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Local and Tribal Public Health
|
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new text begin
$8,850,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $8,850,000
in fiscal year 2027 are for administration and
grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
144.197, subdivision 4. Of the amount
appropriated, $1,094,000 each year is for
administration and $7,756,000 each year is
for grants.
new text end
Sec. 4. new text begin HEALTH PROTECTION
|
||||||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
123,656,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
123,047,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
34,133,000 new text end |
new text begin
33,758,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
89,523,000 new text end |
new text begin
89,289,000 new text end |
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Asbestos Abatement
|
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new text begin
$176,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $176,000 in
fiscal year 2027 are from the state government
special revenue fund for asbestos abatement
under Minnesota Statutes, section 326.75.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Food, Pools, and Lodging Services
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new text begin
$5,483,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $5,483,000
in fiscal year 2027 are from the state
government special revenue fund for
supporting food, pools, and lodging services
program activities under Minnesota Statutes,
chapters 144, 157, and 327, including
inspection, plan review, credentialing,
licensing, and rulemaking and delegated
support activities.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin
Public Water Supply
|
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new text begin
$7,827,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $7,827,000
in fiscal year 2027 are from the state
government special revenue fund for operating
the drinking water protection program,
including implementing the Safe Drinking
Water Act and for providing services to
regulated parties, partners, and the public
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 144.381
to 144.383.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin
Radioactive Materials
|
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new text begin
$200,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $200,000 in
fiscal year 2027 are from the state government
special revenue fund for supporting radioactive
materials program activities, including licensee
inspections, responding to radiological
incidents, and state agreement responsibilities
under Minnesota Statutes, section 144.1205.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin
Ionizing Radiation
|
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new text begin
$993,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $828,000 in
fiscal year 2027 are from the state government
special revenue fund for supporting new
regulatory activities for x-ray service
providers, ongoing inspections of licensed
facilities, and data analysis for program
planning and implementation under Minnesota
Statutes, section 144.121.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin
Infectious Disease Prevention, Early
|
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new text begin
$1,300,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $1,300,000
in fiscal year 2027 are for infectious disease
prevention, early detection, and outbreak
response activities under Minnesota Statutes,
section 144.05, subdivision 1.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin
Licensing and Certification
|
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new text begin
$1,707,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $1,707,000
in fiscal year 2027 are from the state
government special revenue fund for
administering licensing and certification fees
under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144A, and
Minnesota Statutes, sections 144.122, 144.55,
and 144.615.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 9. new text end
new text begin
Assisted Living Licensure
|
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new text begin
$1,555,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $1,555,000
in fiscal year 2027 are from the state
government special revenue fund for
administering assisted living licensure under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144G.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 10. new text end
new text begin
Engineering Plan Reviews
|
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new text begin
$224,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $224,000 in
fiscal year 2027 are from the state government
special revenue fund for conducting
engineering plan reviews under Minnesota
Statutes, section 144.554.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 11. new text end
new text begin
Base Level Adjustments
|
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new text begin
The state government special revenue fund
base is $89,610,000 in fiscal year 2028 and
$89,610,000 in fiscal year 2029.
new text end
Sec. 5. new text begin HEALTH OPERATIONS
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
20,365,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
21,392,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 6. new text begin TRANSFERS; ADMINISTRATION.
new text end
new text begin
Positions, salary money, and nonsalary administrative money may be transferred within
the Department of Health as the commissioner deems necessary with the advance approval
of the commissioner of management and budget. The commissioner shall report to the chairs
and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over health
finance quarterly about transfers made under this section.
new text end
Sec. 7. new text begin INDIRECT COSTS NOT TO FUND PROGRAMS.
new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of health shall not use indirect cost allocations to pay for the
operational costs of any program for which the commissioner is responsible.
new text end
Sec. 8. new text begin EXPIRATION OF UNCODIFIED LANGUAGE.
new text end
new text begin
All uncodified language contained in this article expires on June 30, 2027, unless a
different expiration date is explicit or an appropriation is made available after June 30, 2027.
new text end
ARTICLE 9
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS
Section 1. new text begin HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS.
|
new text begin
The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the
commissioner of human services for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations
are from the general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years
indicated for each purpose. The figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that
the appropriations listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026,
or June 30, 2027, respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2026. "The second year" is
fiscal year 2027. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
new text end
|
new text begin
APPROPRIATIONS new text end |
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|
new text begin
Available for the Year new text end |
||||||
|
new text begin
Ending June 30 new text end |
||||||
|
new text begin
2026 new text end |
new text begin
2027 new text end |
|||||
Sec. 2. new text begin TOTAL APPROPRIATION
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
5,592,495,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
5,934,084,000 new text end |
||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund
|
||||||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
2026 new text end |
new text begin
2027 new text end |
|
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
4,417,305,000 new text end |
new text begin
4,843,930,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
3,978,000 new text end |
new text begin
3,978,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
1,170,519,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,085,483,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Lottery Prize new text end |
new text begin
163,000 new text end |
new text begin
163,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Family and Medical Benefit Insurance new text end |
new text begin
530,000 new text end |
new text begin
530,000 new text end |
new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in this article.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Paid Leave
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new text begin
$530,000 each year is from the family and
medical benefit insurance account. This
amount is for the purposes of Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 268B.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Information Technology Appropriations
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new text begin
(a) IT appropriations generally. This
appropriation includes money for information
technology projects, services, and support.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
16E.0466, funding for information technology
project costs must be incorporated into the
service-level agreement and paid to Minnesota
IT Services by the Department of Human
Services under the rates and mechanism
specified in that agreement.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Receipts for systems project.
Appropriations and federal receipts for
information technology systems projects for
MAXIS, PRISM, MMIS, ISDS, METS, and
SSIS must be deposited in the state systems
account authorized in Minnesota Statutes,
section 256.014. Money appropriated for
information technology projects approved by
the commissioner of Minnesota IT Services
funded by the legislature and approved by the
commissioner of management and budget may
be transferred from one project to another and
from development to operations as the
commissioner of human services deems
necessary. Any unexpended balance in the
appropriation for these projects does not
cancel and is available for ongoing
development and operations.
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Sec. 3. new text begin CENTRAL OFFICE; OPERATIONS
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
180,979,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
186,544,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
149,398,000 new text end |
new text begin
153,436,000 new text end |
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new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
133,000 new text end |
new text begin
133,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
30,918,000 new text end |
new text begin
32,445,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Family and Medical Benefits Insurance new text end |
new text begin
530,000 new text end |
new text begin
530,000 new text end |
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Administrative Recovery; Set-Aside
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new text begin
The commissioner may invoice local entities
through the SWIFT accounting system as an
alternative means to recover the actual cost of
administering the following provisions:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the statewide data management system
authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section
125A.744, subdivision 3;
new text end
new text begin
(2) repayment of the special revenue
maximization account as provided under
Minnesota Statutes, section 245.495,
paragraph (b);
new text end
new text begin
(3) repayment of the special revenue
maximization account as provided under
Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0625,
subdivision 20, paragraph (k);
new text end
new text begin
(4) targeted case management under
Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0924,
subdivision 6, paragraph (g);
new text end
new text begin
(5) residential services for children with severe
emotional disturbance under Minnesota
Statutes, section 256B.0945, subdivision 4,
paragraph (d); and
new text end
new text begin
(6) repayment of the special revenue
maximization account as provided under
Minnesota Statutes, section 256F.10,
subdivision 6, paragraph (b).
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Base Level Adjustment
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new text begin
The general fund base for the appropriations
in this section is $153,043,000 in fiscal year
2028 and $154,147,000 in fiscal year 2029.
new text end
Sec. 4. new text begin CENTRAL OFFICE; HEALTH CARE
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
76,557,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
69,348,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
48,389,000 new text end |
new text begin
41,180,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
28,168,000 new text end |
new text begin
28,168,000 new text end |
Sec. 5. new text begin CENTRAL OFFICE; BEHAVIORAL
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
22,187,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
22,159,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
22,024,000 new text end |
new text begin
21,996,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Lottery Prize new text end |
new text begin
163,000 new text end |
new text begin
163,000 new text end |
Sec. 6. new text begin CENTRAL OFFICE; HOMELESSNESS,
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
6,932,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
6,421,000 new text end |
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Sec. 7. new text begin CENTRAL OFFICE; OFFICE OF
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
31,936,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
32,415,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
27,150,000 new text end |
new text begin
27,629,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
941,000 new text end |
new text begin
941,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
State Government Special Revenue Fund new text end |
new text begin
3,845,000 new text end |
new text begin
3,845,000 new text end |
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Base Level Adjustment
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new text begin
The general fund base for appropriations in
this section is $27,685,000 in fiscal year 2028
and $27,631,000 in fiscal year 2029.
new text end
Sec. 8. new text begin FORECASTED PROGRAMS;
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
82,545,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
84,802,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
Money to counties shall be allocated by the
commissioner using the allocation method
under Minnesota Statutes, section 256D.06.
new text end
Sec. 9. new text begin FORECASTED PROGRAMS;
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
67,113,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
69,089,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 10. new text begin FORECASTED PROGRAMS;
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
267,065,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
277,747,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 11. new text begin FORECASTED PROGRAMS;
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
79,312,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
130,969,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
This appropriation is from the health care
access fund.
new text end
Sec. 12. new text begin FORECASTED PROGRAMS;
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
4,613,487,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
4,890,717,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
3,585,772,000 new text end |
new text begin
4,001,222,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
1,027,715,000 new text end |
new text begin
889,495,000 new text end |
new text begin
The health care access fund base for
appropriations in this section is $889,495,000
in fiscal year 2028 and $889,495,000 in fiscal
year 2029.
new text end
Sec. 13. new text begin FORECASTED PROGRAMS;
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
55,610,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
56,101,000 new text end |
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Sec. 14. new text begin REFUGEE SERVICES GRANTS
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
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Sec. 15. new text begin GRANT PROGRAMS; HEALTH
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
8,176,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
8,176,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
4,711,000 new text end |
new text begin
4,711,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
3,465,000 new text end |
new text begin
3,465,000 new text end |
Sec. 16. new text begin GRANT PROGRAMS; AGING AND
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
2,655,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
2,655,000 new text end |
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Sec. 17. new text begin GRANT PROGRAMS; HOUSING
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
87,911,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
92,911,000 new text end |
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Sec. 18. new text begin GRANT PROGRAMS; ADULT
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
635,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
635,000 new text end |
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Sec. 19. new text begin GRANT PROGRAMS; CHILD
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
277,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
277,000 new text end |
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Sec. 20. new text begin GRANT PROGRAMS; DISABILITIES
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
6,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
-0- new text end |
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new text begin
$6,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is for grants to
community-based HIV/AIDS supportive
services providers as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 256.01, subdivision 19, and
for payment of allowed health care costs as
defined in Minnesota Statutes, section
256.9365. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2027.
new text end
Sec. 21. new text begin GRANT PROGRAMS; FRAUD
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
3,018,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
3,018,000 new text end |
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Sec. 22. new text begin TRANSFERS.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Grants. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of human services, with the approval of the
commissioner of management and budget, may transfer unencumbered appropriation balances
for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, within fiscal years among general assistance, medical
assistance, MinnesotaCare, the Minnesota supplemental aid program, the housing support
program, and the entitlement portion of the behavioral health fund between fiscal years of
the biennium. The commissioner shall report to the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over health and human services quarterly
about transfers made under this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Administration. new text end
new text begin
Positions, salary money, and nonsalary administrative money
may be transferred within the Department of Human Services as the commissioners deem
necessary, with the advance approval of the commissioner of management and budget. The
commissioners shall report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over health and human services finance quarterly about transfers
made under this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Children, youth, and families. new text end
new text begin
Administrative money may be transferred
between the Department of Human Services and Department of Children, Youth, and
Families as the commissioners deem necessary, with the advance approval of the
commissioner of management and budget. The commissioners shall report to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over children and
families quarterly about transfers made under this section.
new text end
ARTICLE 10
OTHER AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS
Section 1. new text begin OTHER AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin
The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the general fund,
or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose.
The figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under
them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027, respectively.
"The first year" is fiscal year 2026. "The second year" is fiscal year 2027. "The biennium"
is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
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APPROPRIATIONS new text end |
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new text begin
Available for the Year new text end |
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Ending June 30 new text end |
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2026 new text end |
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2027 new text end |
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Sec. 2. new text begin HEALTH-RELATED BOARDS
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
34,372,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
34,262,000 new text end |
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|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2026 new text end |
new text begin
2027 new text end |
|
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
468,000 new text end |
new text begin
468,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
33,904,000 new text end |
new text begin
33,794,000 new text end |
new text begin
This appropriation is from the state
government special revenue fund unless
specified otherwise. The amounts that may be
spent for each purpose are specified in the
following subdivisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Board of Behavioral Health and
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new text begin
1,289,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,289,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
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new text begin
890,000 new text end |
new text begin
890,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin
Board of Dentistry
|
new text begin
4,308,000 new text end |
new text begin
4,310,000 new text end |
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new text begin
(a) Administrative services unit; operating
costs. Of this appropriation, $1,936,000 in
fiscal year 2026 and $1,936,000 in fiscal year
2027 are for operating costs of the
administrative services unit. The
administrative services unit may receive and
expend reimbursements for services it
performs for other agencies.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Administrative services unit; volunteer
health care provider program. Of this
appropriation, $150,000 in fiscal year 2026
and $150,000 in fiscal year 2027 are to pay
for medical professional liability coverage
required under Minnesota Statutes, section
214.40.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Administrative services unit; retirement
costs. Of this appropriation, $237,000 in fiscal
year 2026 and $237,000 in fiscal year 2027
are for the administrative services unit to pay
for the retirement costs of health-related board
employees. This funding may be transferred
to the health board incurring retirement costs.
Any board that has an unexpended balance for
an amount transferred under this paragraph
shall transfer the unexpended amount to the
administrative services unit. If the amount
appropriated in the first year of the biennium
is not sufficient, the amount from the second
year of the biennium is available.
new text end
new text begin
(d) Administrative services unit; contested
cases and other legal proceedings. Of this
appropriation, $200,000 in fiscal year 2026
and $200,000 in fiscal year 2027 are for costs
of contested case hearings and other
unanticipated costs of legal proceedings
involving health-related boards under this
section. Upon certification by a health-related
board to the administrative services unit that
unanticipated costs for legal proceedings will
be incurred and that available appropriations
are insufficient to pay for the unanticipated
costs for that board, the administrative services
unit is authorized to transfer money from this
appropriation to the board for payment of costs
for contested case hearings and other
unanticipated costs of legal proceedings with
the approval of the commissioner of
management and budget. The commissioner
of management and budget must require any
board that has an unexpended balance or an
amount transferred under this paragraph to
transfer the unexpended amount to the
administrative services unit to be deposited in
the state government special revenue fund.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin
Board of Dietetics and Nutrition
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new text begin
277,000 new text end |
new text begin
277,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin
Board of Executives for Long-term
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new text begin
736,000 new text end |
new text begin
736,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin
Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
|
new text begin
457,000 new text end |
new text begin
457,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin
Board of Medical Practice
|
new text begin
6,113,000 new text end |
new text begin
6,067,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 9. new text end
new text begin
Board of Nursing
|
new text begin
6,275,000 new text end |
new text begin
6,275,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 10. new text end
new text begin
Board of Occupational Therapy
|
new text begin
560,000 new text end |
new text begin
560,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 11. new text end
new text begin
Board of Optometry
|
new text begin
280,000 new text end |
new text begin
280,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin Subd. 12. new text end
new text begin
Board of Pharmacy
|
new text begin
6,748,000 new text end |
new text begin
6,748,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
468,000 new text end |
new text begin
468,000 new text end |
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new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
6,280,000 new text end |
new text begin
6,280,000 new text end |
new text begin Subd. 13. new text end
new text begin
Board of Physical Therapy
|
new text begin
789,000 new text end |
new text begin
789,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 14. new text end
new text begin
Board of Podiatric Medicine
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new text begin
257,000 new text end |
new text begin
257,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 15. new text end
new text begin
Board of Psychology
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new text begin
2,781,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,781,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 16. new text end
new text begin
Board of Social Work
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new text begin
2,068,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,002,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 17. new text end
new text begin
Board of Veterinary Medicine
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new text begin
544,000 new text end |
new text begin
544,000 new text end |
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Sec. 3. new text begin OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
7,013,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
5,448,000 new text end |
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Sec. 4. new text begin BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MNSURE
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
15,070,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
70,000 new text end |
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Sec. 5. new text begin RARE DISEASE ADVISORY
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
332,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
337,000 new text end |
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APPENDIX
Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 25-00338
103I.550 LIMITED PUMP, PITLESS, OR DUG WELL/DRIVE POINT CONTRACTOR.
Subdivision 1.
Limited pump or pitless license or certification.
A person with a limited well/boring contractor's license or certification to install well pumps and pumping equipment; or a person with a limited well/boring contractor's license or certification to install, repair, and modify pitless units and pitless adapters, well casings above the pitless unit or pitless adapter, and well screens and well diameters, will be issued a combined license or certification to: (1) install well pumps and pumping equipment; and (2) install, repair, and modify pitless units and pitless adapters, well casings above the pitless unit or pitless adapter, well screens, and well diameters.
Subd. 2.
Limited dug well/drive point license or certification.
A person with a limited well/boring contractor's license or certification to construct, repair, and seal drive point wells and dug wells will be issued a well contractor's license or certification.
148.108 FEES.
Subd. 2.
Annual renewal of inactive acupuncture registration.
The annual renewal of an inactive acupuncture registration fee is $25.
Subd. 3.
Acupuncture reinstatement.
The acupuncture reinstatement fee is $50.
Subd. 4.
Animal chiropractic.
(a) Animal chiropractic registration fee is $125.
(b) Animal chiropractic registration renewal fee is $75.
(c) Animal chiropractic inactive renewal fee is $25.
156.015 FEES.
Subdivision 1.
Verification of licensure.
The board may charge a fee of $25 per license verification to a licensee for verification of licensure status provided to other veterinary licensing boards.
Repealed Minnesota Rule: 25-00338
2500.1150 FEES.
The fees charged by the board are fixed at the following rates:
2500.2030 ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INACTIVE LICENSE.
The annual renewal fee for an inactive license is 75 percent of the current fee imposed by the board for license renewal.
4695.2900 APPLICATION FEES.
Fees to be submitted with initial or renewal applications shall be as follows:
C.
Penalty for late submission of renewal application, $10, if not renewed by designated renewal date.
6900.0250 FEES.
Subpart 1.
Amounts.
The amount of fees may be set by the board with the approval of the Department of Management and Budget up to the limits provided in this subpart depending upon the total amount required to sustain board operations under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.1285, subdivision 2. Information about fees in effect at any time is available from the board office. The maximum amount of fees are:
9100.0400 APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION FEES FOR LICENSURE TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Subpart 1.
Application fee.
A.
A person applying for a license to practice veterinary medicine in Minnesota or applying for a permit to take the national veterinary medical examination must pay a $50 nonrefundable application fee to the board. Persons submitting concurrent applications for licensure and a national examination permit shall pay only one application fee.
B.
The application fee received supports only the application with which the fee was submitted. A person who applies more than once must submit the full application fee with each subsequent application.
Subp. 3.
Examination fees.
A.
All applicants for veterinary licensure in Minnesota must successfully pass the Minnesota Veterinary Jurisprudence Examination. The fee for this examination is $50, payable to the board.
B.
An applicant participating in the national veterinary licensing examination must complete a separate application for the national examination and submit the application to the board for approval. Payment for the national examination must be made by the applicant to the national board examination committee after the application for examination has been approved by the board.
9100.0500 INITIAL AND RENEWAL FEE.
Subpart 1.
Required for licensure.
Each person now licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state, or who becomes licensed by the Board of Veterinary Medicine to engage in the practice, shall pay an initial fee or a biennial license renewal fee if the person wishes to practice veterinary medicine in the coming two-year period or remain licensed as a veterinarian. A licensure period begins on March 1 and expires the last day of February two years later. A licensee with an even-numbered license shall renew by March 1 of even-numbered years and a licensee with an odd-numbered license shall renew by March 1 of odd-numbered years. For 1996 license renewals, licensees with an even-numbered license shall renew for two years. Licensees with an odd-numbered license shall renew for one year and commence renewal for a two-year period in 1997.
Subp. 2.
Amount.
The initial licensure fee and the biennial renewal fee is $200 and must be paid to the executive director of the board on or before March 1 of the first year of the biennial license period. By January 1 of the first year for which the biennial renewal fee is due, the board shall issue a renewal application to each current licensee to the last address maintained in the board file. Failure to receive this notice does not relieve the licensee of the obligation to pay renewal fees so that they are received by the board on or before the renewal date of March 1.
Initial licenses issued after the start of the licensure renewal period are valid only until the end of the period.
Subp. 3.
Date due.
A licensee must apply for a renewal license on or before March 1 of the first year of the biennial license renewal period. A renewal license is valid from March 1 through the last day of February of the last year of the two-year license renewal period. An application postmarked no later than the last day of February must be considered to have been received on March 1.
Subp. 4.
Late renewal penalty.
An applicant for renewal must pay a late renewal penalty of $100 in addition to the renewal fee if the application for renewal is received after March 1 of the licensure renewal period. A renewed license issued after March 1 of the licensure renewal period is valid only to the end of the period regardless of when the renewal fee is received.
Subp. 4a.
Reinstatement fee.
An applicant for license renewal whose license has previously been suspended by official board action for nonrenewal must pay a reinstatement fee of $50 in addition to the $200 renewal fee and the $100 late renewal penalty.
Subp. 5.
Penalty for failure to pay.
Within 30 days after the renewal date, a licensee who has not renewed the license must be notified by letter sent to the last known address of the licensee in the file of the board that the renewal is overdue and that failure to pay the current fee and current late fee within 60 days after the renewal date will result in suspension of the license. A second notice must be sent by registered or certified mail at least seven days before a board meeting occurring 60 days or more after the renewal date to each licensee who has not paid the renewal fee and late fee.
Subp. 6.
Suspension.
The board, by means of a roll call vote, shall suspend the license of a licensee whose license renewal is at least 60 days overdue and to whom notification has been sent as provided in subpart 5. Failure of a licensee to receive notification is not grounds for later challenge by the licensee of the suspension. The former licensee must be notified by registered or certified letter within seven days of the board action. The suspended status placed on a license may be removed only on payment of renewal fees and late penalty fees for each licensure period or part of a period that the license was not renewed. A licensee who fails to renew a license for five years or more must meet the criteria of Minnesota Statutes, section 156.071, for relicensure.
Subp. 7.
Inactive license.
A person holding a current unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in Minnesota may, at the time of the person's next biennial license renewal date, renew the license as an inactive license at one-half the renewal fee of an unrestricted license. The license may be continued in an inactive status by renewal on a biennial basis at one-half the regular license fee.
A.
A person holding an inactive license is not permitted to practice veterinary medicine in Minnesota and remains under the disciplinary authority of the board.
B.
A person may convert a current inactive license to an unrestricted license upon application to and approval by the board. The application must include:
(1)
documentation of licensure in good standing and of having met continuing education requirements of current state of practice, or documentation of having met Minnesota continuing education requirements retroactive to the date of licensure inactivation;
(2)
certification by the applicant that the applicant is not currently under disciplinary orders or investigation for acts that could result in disciplinary action in any other jurisdiction; and
(3)
payment of a fee equal to the full difference between an inactive and unrestricted license if converting during the first year of the biennial license cycle or payment of a fee equal to one-half the difference between an inactive and an unrestricted license if converting during the second year of the license cycle.
C.
Deadline for renewal of an inactive license is March 1 of the first year of the biennial license renewal period. A late renewal penalty of one-half the inactive renewal fee must be paid if renewal is received after March 1.
9100.0600 MISCELLANEOUS FEES.
Subpart 1.
Temporary license fee.
A person meeting the requirements for issuance of a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine under Minnesota Statutes, section 156.072, subdivision 5, pending examination, who desires a temporary permit shall pay a fee of $50 to the board.
Subp. 2.
Duplicate license.
A person requesting issuance of a duplicate or replacement license shall pay a fee of $10 to the board.