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Human Services Finance and Policy

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Human Services Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
1. Call To Order

2. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3/26/2025

3. HF 1937 (Reyer) Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly service delivery system implemented
a. Wayne Olson, Presbyterian Homes
b. John Thao, Managing Director, BoldAge PACE
c. Eric Nilsen, Volunteers of America National Services
d. Chesley Olson, Minnesota Council of Health Plans

4. HF 2407 (Zeleznikar) Residents of long-term care facilities provided with right to a designated support person
a. Erin Huppert & Kyle Berndt, LTC Imperative
b. Parichay Rudina, Legislative Specialist, Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care

5. HF 1678 (Virnig) Eligibility for essential community supports modified, available services expanded, funding for caregiver respite services grants increased, and money appropriated
a. Robert Freeman, Vice-President, Alzheimer's Association MN-ND Chapter
b. Tuesday Glover, Director of Culturally Responsive. Caregiver Support and Dementia Services, Volunteers of America MN/WI. – zoom

6. HF 1477 (Nadeau) Residential program licensing requirements modified
a. Sara Grafstrom, ARRM
b. Scott Schulte, City of Champlin Economic Development Director
c. Hollies Winston Brooklyn Park Mayor
d. Jason Newby, Brooklyn Park Inspections and Environmental Health Manager,
e. Mark Bruley, Brooklyn Park Chief of Police
f. Samantha Brown, Brooklyn Park Detective
g. Daniel Lightfoot, Senior Intergovernmental Relations Representative, League of MN Cities
h. Josh Berg, Director of Minnesota Services & Strategic Growth, Accessible Space, Inc. (ASI)

7. HF 2040 (Nadeau) Commissioner of human services directed to provide updates and seek federal approval for children's mental health projects, gaps in children's residential facilities funded, crisis stabilization facility established, legislative task force established, and money appropriated
a. Jeffrey Lunde, Hennepin County Commissioner
b. Barb Dahl, Health and Human Services Director, Scott County
c. Suwana Kirkland, Community Corrections Director, Dakota County

8. HF 1840 (Altendorf) Standard for determining the residence of an individual subject to a civil commitment order established
a. Doug Junten, Council Member, Moose Lake – zoom
b. Mark Hollis, resident of Moose Lake

9. HF 257 (Hanson, J) Long-term services and supports review process established for denials of eligibility
a. Ellen Smart, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid/Minnesota Disability Law Center
b. Jillian Nelson, Policy Director, Autism Society of Minnesota

10. Adjournment


TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator, Megan Rossbach (megan.rossbach@house.mn.gov) by 12 p.m. (noon) the day prior to the hearing. Required testimony information includes name, organization and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

*Bills may be added or removed at the chair's discretion
Bills Added:
HF1937 (Reyer) - Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly service delivery system implemented.
HF1678 (Virnig) - Eligibility for essential community supports modified, available services expanded, funding for caregiver respite services grants increased, and money appropriated.
HF1477 (Nadeau) - Residential program licensing requirements modified.
HF1840 (Altendorf) - Standard for determining the residence of an individual subject to a civil commitment order established.
HF2407 (Zeleznikar) - Residents of long-term care facilities provided with right to a designated support person.
HF2040 (Nadeau) - Commissioner of human services directed to provide updates and seek federal approval for children's mental health projects, gaps in children's residential facilities funded, crisis stabilization facility established, legislative task force established, and money appropriated.
HF257 (Hanson) - Long-term services and supports review process established for denials of eligibility.
Attachments:
H2040A3-11184211375636660875.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2407A3.pdf (3/26/2025)
H0257DE1.pdf (3/26/2025)
Written Testimony HF2040.pdf (3/26/2025)
Written Testimony HF1678.pdf (3/26/2025)
Written Testimony HF1840.pdf (3/26/2025)
MACHP Letter re HF 1937_SF 2755 PACE.pdf (3/26/2025)
H2407A4.pdf (3/26/2025)
Written Testimony HF1477.pdf (3/26/2025)
H1477A2.pdf (3/26/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/26/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
*Items may be added*
*The DFL holds the gavel for this hearing*

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF2060 (Nadeau) Availability of grants for supported-decision making programs extended, and money appropriated.
a. Rochelle Laumer, Self-Advocate
b. Hanna Dietrich, Hennepin Adult Representation Services

IV. HF2299 (Bierman) Payment methodologies for enteral nutrition equipment and supplies modified, and processes for establishing payment rates for medical equipment and supplies modified.
a. Cameo Zehnder, Chief Administrative Officer, Pediatric Home Service

V. HF1861 (Agbaje) Fee communication services provided for confined persons
a. Alissa Washington, Wife of Incarcerated Individual
b. Antonya Jeffrey, Director of Policy Campaigns and Government Affairs, Worth Rises

VI. HF729 (Noor) Medical assistance provisions modified relating to care evaluation, homemaker services rates, and home care Bill will be used as a backup vehicle, testimony will not be taken.

VII. HF2758 (Fischer) Recodifying assertive community treatment and intensive residential treatment services statutory language

VIII. HF2143 (Momanyi-Hiltsley) Mental illness definition modified, changes to medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates made, grant program for children at risk of bipolar disorder established, report required, children’s first episode of psychosis program funding provided, and money appropriated.
a. Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI Minnesota
b. Kate Miley, Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Minnesota & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
c. Robert L. Larsen, President, Lower Sioux Indian Community

IX. HF666 (Hicks) Medical assistance modified for employed persons with disabilities program.
a. Jillian Nelson, Policy Director, Autism Society of Minnesota

X. HF2004 (Curran) Permissible out-of-state billing for certain disability waiver services clarified.
a. Tyler Langenfeld, Senior Director of Strategic Development and 245D Services, Accra

XI. HF1993 (Frederick) Substance use disorder comprehensive assessment requirements and treatment provider qualifications modified, and study and report on substance use disorder treatment practice limitations required.
a. Ashley Kjos, Chief Executive Officer, Woodland Centers [Zoom]
b. Sadie Broekemeier, President, Recovering Hope Treatment Center
c. Jinny Palen, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs (MAC-MHP)

XI. Adjournment

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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format (with Optical Character Recognition) and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by Noon (12PM) the day before each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
Bills Added:
HF666 (Hicks) - Medical assistance modified for employed persons with disabilities program.
HF1861 (Agbaje) - Fee communication services provided for confined persons.
HF1993 (Frederick) - Substance use disorder comprehensive assessment requirements and treatment provider qualifications modified, and study and report on substance use disorder treatment practice limitations required.
HF2004 (Curran) - Permissible out-of-state billing for certain disability waiver services clarified.
HF2060 (Nadeau) - Availability of grants for supported-decision making programs extended, and money appropriated.
HF2143 (Hiltsley) - Mental illness definition modified, changes to medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates made, grant program for children at risk of bipolar disorder established, report required, children's first episode of psychosis program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2299 (Bierman) - Payment methodologies for enteral nutrition equipment and supplies modified, and processes for establishing payment rates for medical equipment and supplies modified.
HF729 (Noor) - Medical assistance provisions modified relating to care evaluations, homemaker services rates, and home care.
HF2758 (Fischer) - Assertive community treatment and intensive residential treatment services statutory language recodified, and conforming changes made.
Attachments:
HF666 A1 Author's Amendment_03.24.2025.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2004 A1 Author's Amendment_03.24.2025.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2060 A1 Author's Amendment_03.24.2025.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2143 A2 Author's Amendment_03.24.2025.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2299 A1 Author's Amendment_03.24.2025.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF1993 A1 Author's Amendment_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF729 A1 Author's Amendment_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
Agenda_03.26.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF666 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1861 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1993 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2004 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2060 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2060 Written Testimony from Hennepin County Adult Representation Services_03.20.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2143 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2299 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
Meeting Minutes Mar 25_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF666 Written Testimony from Multicultural Autism Action Network_03.25.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2060 Written Testimony from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota_03.26.2025.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1861 Written Testimony from Alissa Washington_03.26.2025.pdf (3/26/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/25/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3/20/2025

III. HF 2196 (Fischer) Mental health terminology updated.

a. Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI

IV. Priority Admissions to State-Operated Treatment Programs – Presentation from DCT
*Testimony will not be taken on presentation
a. KyleeAnn Stevens, MD, Executive Medical Director, DCT

V. HF 2586 (Frederick) Cost of care exemption for committed persons and 48-hour rule for admissions extended, Priority Admission Review Panel established, creation of Direct Care and Treatment admissions dashboard and a limited exemption for admissions from hospital settings required, and report required
a. Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI
b. Danny Ackert, Director of State Government Relations, Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA)
c. Jin Lee Palen, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs

VI. HF 2187 (Frederick) Crisis services and criteria availability modified for community-based program locations, 48-hour admission requirement removed, and conforming and technical changes made to effectuate creation of Direct Care and Treatment agency.

VII. HF 2037 (Frederick) Department of Direct Care and Treatment established, commissioner established to oversee department, and direct care and treatment executive board repealed

VIII. Adjournment



TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator, Megan Rossbach (megan.rossbach@house.mn.gov) by 12 p.m. (noon) the day prior to the hearing. Required testimony information includes name, organization and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

*Bills may be added or removed at the chair's discretion
Bills Added:
HF2196 (Fischer) - Mental health terminology updated.
HF2586 (Frederick) - Cost of care exemption for committed persons and 48-hour rule for admissions extended, Priority Admission Review Panel established, creation of Direct Care and Treatment admissions dashboard and a limited exemption for admissions from hospital settings required, and report required.
HF2037 (Frederick) - Department of Direct Care and Treatment established, commissioner established to oversee department, and direct care and treatment executive board repealed.
HF2187 (Frederick) - Crisis services and criteria availability modified for community-based program locations, 48-hour admission requirement removed, and conforming and technical changes made to effectuate creation of Direct Care and Treatment agency.
Attachments:
priority-admissions-task-force-report_tcm1053-609741.pdf (3/20/2025)
H2196A1-3634881308640458168.pdf (3/21/2025)
House Human Services Committee - Priority Admissions Review Panel March 25 2025.pdf (3/21/2025)
H2037DE1-1563578831777214437.pdf (3/24/2025)
H2187A2-8731910994903232978.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2586 Written Testimony.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2196 Written Testimony.pdf (3/24/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/20/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
*Items may be added*
*The DFL holds the gavel for this hearing*

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF2216 (Moller) Conditions for admission to or continued residence in certain facilities prohibited, review and approval of increases in amounts charged by assisted living facilities required, termination or nonrenewal of assisted living contracts on certain grounds prohibited, and arbitration in assisted living contracts governing provisions modified.
a. Susan Bastyr, Child of Assisted Living Facility Resident
b. Don Varney, Child of Assisted Living Facility Resident

IV. HF1978 (Norris) Consumer-directed community supports budget exception for persons with certain diagnoses established
a. Kristi OKeefe, Parent
b. Shawn OKeefe, Parent

V. HF2354 (Norris) Medicaid fraud provisions expanded and modified, subpoena and enforcement authority specified, penalties imposed, and money appropriated.
a. John Keller, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
b. Nicholas Wanka, Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Director, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
c. Musab Khalif, Personal Care Assistant, Community Provider Alliance

VI. HF1963 (Frederick) Medical claims filing timelines, withdrawal management services, and mental health diagnostic services assessments provisions modified; and closure planning requirements imposed on peer recovery supports providers.
a. Brian Zirbes, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH)
b. Mike Beltowsky, Vice President of Program Development, Horowitz Health & Treasurer, Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH)

VII. HF1994 (Frederick) Payment rates established for certain substance use disorder treatment services, and vendor eligibility recodified for payments from the behavioral health fund.
a. Brian Zirbes, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH)
b. Roy John Sutherland, Vice President of Addiction Services, Nystrom and Associates & Board Member, Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH)
c. Sadie Broekemeier, Board Member, Minnesota Alliance of Rural Addiction Treatment Programs [Zoom]

VIII. HF1995 (Frederick) Substance use disorder treatment provisions modified, commissioner of human services directed to make recommendations related to transition support services, and report required.
a. Brian Zirbes, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH)
b. Lew Zeidner, Chief Executive Officer, EOSIS

IX. HF1894 (Virnig) Family residential services and life sharing services new rate implementation delayed, Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services established, reports required, and money appropriated.
a. Johnny Tvedt, Policy and Engagement Manager, ARRM
b. Alicia Olson, Family Residential Services Provider

X. Adjournment

_____
Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format (with Optical Character Recognition) and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by Noon (12PM) the day before each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
Bills Added:
HF1894 (Virnig) - Family residential services and life sharing services new rate implementation delayed, Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services established, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF1963 (Frederick) - Medical claims filing timelines, withdrawal management services, and mental health diagnostic services assessments provisions modified; and closure planning requirements imposed on peer recovery supports providers.
HF1978 (Norris) - Consumer-directed community supports budget exception for persons with certain diagnoses established.
HF1994 (Frederick) - Payment rates established for certain substance use disorder treatment services, and vendor eligibility recodified for payments from the behavioral health fund.
HF1995 (Frederick) - Substance use disorder treatment provisions modified.
HF2216 (Moller) - Conditions for admission to or continued residence in certain facilities prohibited, review and approval of increases in amounts charged by assisted living facilities required, termination or nonrenewal of assisted living contracts on certain grounds prohibited, and arbitration in assisted living contracts governing provisions modified.
HF2354 (Norris) - Medicaid fraud provisions added and modified, attorney general provided subpoena and enforcement authority, criminal penalties provided, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF1963 A1 Author's Amendment_03.17.2025.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1995 A1 Author's Amendment_03.17.2025.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF2216 A1 Author's Amendment_03.17.2025.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1963 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.19.2025.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF1994 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.19.2025.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF1995 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.19.2025.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF2216 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.19.2025.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF2216 Written Testimony from Adult Representation Services_03.19.2025.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF2354 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.19.2025.pdf (3/19/2025)
Meeting Minutes Mar 19.pdf (3/19/2025)
Agenda_03.20.2025.pdf (3/19/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3/18/2025

III. HF 1358 (Repinski) Winona County; supplementary services rate authorized for mental health facilities

IV. HF 1973 (Perryman) Catholic Charities of St. Cloud senior dining program funding provided, and money appropriated.

V. HF 736 (Olson) Blue Earth County supplemental housing support rate established

VI. Waiver Reimagine Status Update from Department of Human Services
*We will be taking testimony on the waiver reimagine program after the presentation

VII. Adjournment

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator, Megan Rossbach (megan.rossbach@house.mn.gov) by 12 p.m. (noon) the day prior to the hearing. Required testimony information includes name, organization and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

*Bills may be added or removed at the chair's discretion
Bills Added:
HF1358 (Repinski) - Winona County; supplementary services rate authorized for mental health facilities.
HF1973 (Perryman) - Catholic Charities of St. Cloud senior dining program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF736 (Olson) - Blue Earth County supplemental housing support rate established.
Attachments:
H0736A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
Written Testimony Waiver Reimagine.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 736 Handout.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1358 HVMHC Handout 2025.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1973 Handouts.pdf (3/18/2025)
House Research Summary HF1973.pdf (3/18/2025)
House Research Summary HF0736.pdf (3/18/2025)
House Research Summary HF1358.pdf (3/18/2025)
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