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HF 1380

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Backer and 9 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill requiring minimum per diem rates for psychiatric residential treatment facilities with targeted state funding and grants for a Clay County facility to expand mental health services.

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Bill Summary · HF 1380

Legislative bill overview

HF 1380 directs Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services to establish a minimum per diem rate for psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs) and provides state funding specifically for a Clay County facility. The bill includes appropriations for facility start-up costs and capacity-building grants to expand mental health residential treatment services.

Why is this important

Psychiatric residential treatment facilities provide critical mental health services for individuals who need 24-hour supervised care but don't require hospital-level acute treatment. Establishing minimum per diem rates can affect facility viability, staff retention, and access to care, particularly in rural areas like Clay County. The funding component directly impacts whether these facilities can open and expand to meet demand in underserved regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and state budget impact: The bill requires appropriations without specifying the total amount, raising questions about fiscal burden on the state budget during competing spending priorities
  • Geographic equity concerns: Singling out Clay County for specific facility funding may raise fairness questions from other rural or underserved regions also lacking psychiatric residential capacity
  • Per diem rate-setting authority: Debate over whether a legislatively-mandated minimum rate is the most appropriate mechanism versus allowing market-based rates or regulatory agency determination

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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