News Release
Schomacker Applauds Bipartisan Human Services Bills Focused on Care, Access, and Accountability
St. Paul, MN – [05.05.25] — Today, the Minnesota House passed the Human Services Finance and Policy bills, delivering meaningful support for nursing homes, seniors, and vulnerable Minnesotans. Representative Joe Schomacker (R–Luverne), co-chair of the Human Services Committee, praised the bipartisan effort to protect essential services while improving accountability.
“Nursing homes are the backbone of care for many of our seniors, especially in rural areas,” said Rep. Schomacker. “At a time when the Governor proposed hundreds of millions in cuts, we stood up and said no. We protected these critical facilities and secured $95 million in new funding to help them continue serving our communities.”
House Republicans also prioritized protecting taxpayer dollars by cracking down on fraud and abuse within public health programs.
“Minnesota can’t afford to keep losing money to waste and fraud,” said Schomacker. “These bills deliver real reforms. We’re tightening oversight on autism services like EIDBI to prevent abuse, while making it easier for families who truly need help. We’re also fixing a broken billing system in addiction recovery programs that encouraged overbilling. Moving to 15-minute billing means more accurate reporting and more responsible care.”
These bills mark a significant step forward in ensuring human services funding reaches the people and providers who need it most, without growing bureaucracy or enabling fraud.
“This is about making government work better,” Schomacker said. “We’re protecting care, demanding accountability, and putting Minnesotans first.”
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