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Human Services Finance and Policy

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Human Services Finance and Policy

3/12/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3/11/2025

III. HF 1337 (Noor) Agency's authority with respect to housing support agreements modified

i. Matt Freeman, MN Association of Counties
ii. Matthew Bergeron, Residential Providers Association of Minnesota (RPAMN).

IV. HF 973 (Backer) Emergency mental health services modified; co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles for mobile crisis intervention eliminated; and money appropriated
i. Sue Abderholden, NAMI
ii. Erik Sievers, Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, zoom

V. HF 381 (Curran) Policies related to establishing rates for home and community-based waiver services modified, and room and board rates for individuals receiving home and community-based services increased
i. Sara Grafstrom, ARRM

VI. HF 382 (Curran) Disability waiver rates modified
i. Julie Johnson, MSS
ii. Ken Bence, ARRM


VII. HF 1831 (Zeleznikar) Background check requirements modified for housing support providers
i. Christina Jacobson, Simpson Housing
ii. Marcus Schmit, Hearth Connection

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:
HF1831 (Zeleznikar) - Background check requirements modified for housing support providers.
HF1337 (Noor) - Agency's authority with respect to housing support agreements modified.
HF973 (Backer) - Emergency mental health services modified; co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles for mobile crisis intervention eliminated; and money appropriated.
HF381 (Curran) - Policies related to establishing rates for home and community-based waiver services modified, and room and board rates for individuals receiving home and community-based services increased.
HF382 (Curran) - Disability waiver rates modified.
Attachments:
H0381A1.pdf (3/10/2025)
H1831A1.pdf (3/11/2025)
H0382A1.pdf (3/11/2025)
Written Testimony HF 382.pdf (3/11/2025)
RPAMN, Letter of Support HF 381.pdf (3/11/2025)
Written Testimony HF 1831.pdf (3/11/2025)
Written Testimony HF 973.pdf (3/11/2025)
House Research Summary HF0382.pdf (3/11/2025)
House Research Summary HF0381.pdf (3/11/2025)
House Research Summary HF0973.pdf (3/11/2025)
House Research Summary HF1337.pdf (3/11/2025)
House Research Summary HF1831.pdf (3/11/2025)
3.12.25_Human Services 2025 Testifer Sheet(1).pdf (11/21/2025)
3.12.25_Human Services 2025 Testifer Sheet(2).pdf (11/21/2025)
HF0381.pdf (11/21/2025)
HF0382.pdf (11/21/2025)
HF0973.pdf (11/21/2025)
HF1337.pdf (11/21/2025)
HF1831.pdf (11/21/2025)
Human Services Agenda 3.12.25.pdf (11/21/2025)
14th Meeting Minutes - 2025 Human Services Finance and Policy.pdf (11/21/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/11/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3/6/2025

III. February Forecast Overview from DHS
a. Dave Greeman, CFO DHS
b. Elyse Bailey, DHS Budget Director

IV. Adjournment

*This is an informational hearing, public testimony will not be taken
Attachments:
Human Services Agenda 3.11.25.pdf (3/10/2025)
House_HumanServices_Feb25_Forecast.pdf (3/10/2025)
3.11.25_Human Services 2025 Testifer Sheet.pdf (11/21/2025)
13th Meeting Minutes - 2025 Human Services Finance and Policy.pdf (11/21/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/6/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 3/5/2025

III. HF (702) Davids Nursing facility property rate increases sunset and increases removed.

IV. HF 958 (Nadeau) Medical assistance coverage of psychiatric Collaborative Care Model provided.

V. HF (688) Frazier Service dog provisions modified in housing accommodations for persons with disabilities.

VI. 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 Added:
HF688 (Frazier) - Service dog provisions modified in housing accommodations for persons with disabilities.
HF702 (Davids) - Nursing facility property rate increases sunset and increases removed.
HF958 (Nadeau) - Medical assistance coverage of psychiatric collaborative care model services provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
House Research Summary HF0688.pdf (3/5/2025)
House Research Summary HF0958.pdf (3/5/2025)
HF688 Testimony.pdf (3/5/2025)
3.6.25_Human Services 2025 Testifer Sheet.pdf (11/20/2025)
H0688CR2-6614615982746598318.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF0688.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF0702.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF0702_House Research Summary.pdf (11/20/2025)
Human Services Agenda 3.6.25.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF0958.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF0958_Written Testimony.pdf (11/20/2025)
12th Meeting Minutes - 2025 Human Services Finance and Policy.pdf (11/20/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/5/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3/4/2025

III. DCYF Presentation
a. Commissioner Tikki Brown and
b. Chief Financial Officer Ashley Reisenauer

IV. HF 1346 (Nash) Training requirements modified for mandatory reporters.
a. Melissa DiBilzen, Executive Director, Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

V. HF 1245 (Clardy) Licensing violation actions against chapter 245D providers modified, and reports required.
a. Sara Grafstrom, Senior Director of State and Federal Policy, ARRM
b. Zahnia Harut, Residential Providers Association of Minnesota
VI. 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 Added:
HF1215 (Clardy) - Licensing violation actions against chapter 245D providers modified, and reports required.
HF1346 (Nash) - Training requirements modified for mandatory reporters.
Attachments:
DCYF_Agency_Overview_House HS 2025.03.04.pdf (3/4/2025)
H1215DE2.pdf (3/4/2025)
House Research Summary HF1346.pdf (3/4/2025)
House Research Summary HF1215.pdf (3/4/2025)
Handout 1215.pdf (3/4/2025)
3.5.25_Human Services 2025 Testifer Sheet.pdf (11/20/2025)
H1346CR2-5539935067599086445.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF1215.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF1346.pdf (11/20/2025)
Human Services Agenda 3.5.25.pdf (11/20/2025)
11th Meeting Minutes - 2025 Human Services Finance and Policy.pdf (11/20/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/4/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
*agenda subject to change

I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 2/27/2025

III. MN Health Care Programs Fee-for Service Outpatient Service Rate Study Presentation
a. Kristy Graume, Legislative Director, DHS
b. Diogo Reis, Health Improvement and Benefit Design Division, DHS

IV. HF 1005 (Bierman) Medical assistance rate adjustments established for physician professional services, residential service rates increased, and statewide reimbursement rate for behavioral health home services required.
a. Public Testifiers
i. Dr. Roli Dwivedi, President of Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP)
ii. Jessica Brisbois, LICSW, Manager of Acute Mental Health, Children’s Minnesota
iii. Julie Hanenburg, Executive Director, Lighthouse Child and Family Services
iv. Dr. Steve Girardeu, Chair of the MN Psychological Assoc. Legislative Committee
V. 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 Added:
HF1005 (Bierman) - Medical assistance rate adjustments established for physician professional services, residential service rates increased, and statewide reimbursement rate for behavioral health home services required.
Attachments:
MN Health Care Programs Fee-for-Service Outpatient Services Rate Study.pdf (2/28/2025)
H1005DE1-15190418029427633659 (1) (1).pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 1005 Handouts .pdf (3/3/2025)
House Research Summary HF1005.pdf (3/3/2025)
Human Services Agenda 3.4.25.pdf (3/3/2025)
DHS_Rate_Study_Presentation_3_2025_House_HS.pdf (3/4/2025)
Psychology in Crisis (002) (1).pdf (11/20/2025)
HF1005_Testimony.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF1005.pdf (11/20/2025)
3.4.25_Human Services 2025 Testifer Sheet.pdf (11/20/2025)
10th Meeting Minutes - 2025 Human Services Finance and Policy.pdf (11/20/2025)
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