HF 4641

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/25/2026 12:00 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to human services; authorizing a supplemental rate for a housing support
provider in Washington County; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section
256I.05, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.05, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 1y. new text end

new text begin Supplemental rate; Washington County. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding the provisions
of subdivisions 1a and 1c, upon the effective date of this subdivision, a county agency must
negotiate a supplemental rate for up to 29 beds in addition to the rate specified in subdivision
1, not to exceed $1,028 per month, including any legislatively authorized inflationary
adjustments, for housing support providers located in Washington County that operate
facilities providing room and board and supplementary services to adults who:
new text end

new text begin (1)(i) have a primary diagnosis of mental illness, substance use disorder, or co-occurring
mental illness and substance use disorder; or
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new text begin (ii) are experiencing housing instability; and
new text end

new text begin (2) demonstrate related functional or behavioral health support needs.
new text end

new text begin (b) The provider must deliver 24-hour-a-day supervision and other support services.
The supplemental rate negotiated under this subdivision must be effective retroactively
from April 1, 2026.
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