1st Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 04/09/2012 01:24pm
A bill for an act
relating to human services; creating a plan to develop a chemical health
community-based integrated model of care.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) The commissioner of human services, in partnership with the counties, tribes,
and stakeholders, shall develop a community-based integrated model of care to improve
the effectiveness and efficiency of the service continuum for chemically dependent
individuals. The plan shall identify methods to reduce duplication of efforts, promote
scientifically supported practices, and improve efficiency. This plan shall consider the
potential for geographically or demographically disparate impact on individuals who need
chemical dependency services.
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(b) The commissioner shall provide the chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over health and human services a report detailing
necessary statutory and rule changes and a proposed pilot project to implement the plan no
later than March 15, 2013.
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