Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF376

Introduced

1/17/23

Refer

1/17/23

Caption

Department of Direct care and Treatment and Office of Human Services Licensing and integrity creation

Impact

The creation of the Department of Direct Care and Treatment will include responsibilities for a comprehensive range of services such as nursing home services, aftercare, community-based services, and various treatment programs. This transfer of duties from the Department of Human Services aims to clarify roles and enhance operational efficiency. Furthermore, the Office of Human Services Licensing and Integrity is intended to improve the oversight of human services programs, with specific responsibilities that include conducting licensing functions, background studies, and maintaining program integrity across human services offered by the state.

Summary

Senate File 376 is designed to create a new Department of Direct Care and Treatment and an Office of Human Services Licensing and Integrity. This legislation is aimed at streamlining the functions of the existing Department of Human Services by transferring certain responsibilities to these new entities. The bill emphasizes accountability and performance-based budgeting for the Department of Human Services, reflecting a commitment to improving oversight and efficiency in human services administration in Minnesota. By establishing these new frameworks, the bill seeks to ensure that direct care services meet state standards and are delivered effectively to the community.

Contention

While the bill is viewed as a step towards improving the governance of human services, there may be concerns regarding the implications of transferring responsibilities, especially regarding funding and resource allocation. Critics may argue that such restructuring could lead to disruptions in service delivery during the transition period, and the effective implementation of performance-based budgeting may also face scrutiny, with questions on its ability to meet the emerging needs of vulnerable populations. The establishment of the office also invites discussions about its independence from the Department of Human Services and the potential effectiveness of its oversight functions.

Latest MN SF376 Activity

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Companion Bills

MN HF1703

Similar To Department of Direct Care and Treatment and Office of Human Services Licensing and Integrity created, duties transferred, commissioners directed to contract with third party to administer grant programs, commissioner directed to contract with third party to review appropriations for IT projects, and performance-based budgeting provided.

Previously Filed As

MN SF626

Department of Direct Care and Treatment establishment

MN HF2037

Department of Direct Care and Treatment established, commissioner established to oversee department, and direct care and treatment executive board repealed.

MN HF4525

Human services background studies and variances modified, data and language for licensing laws aligned, human services licensing procedures clarified, and program integrity provisions added.

MN SF4777

Human services background studies and variances modifications, human services licensing procedures clarification provision, and program integrity provisions

MN HF4969

Human services provisions on aging and health care, behavioral health, housing, licensing and program integrity, mental health licensing, background studies, and forecasted program appropriations adjustments modified; and money appropriated.

MN HF4902

Human services provisions modified on aging and disability services, behavioral health, licensing and program integrity, mental health licensing, background studies, and forecasted program appropriations adjustments; reports required; and money appropriated.

MN LD1266

Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health to Convene a Working Group to Propose a Plan for Expanding the Reach of Treatment Courts

MN HF4899

Direct Care and Treatment given authority to accept gifts on behalf of patients and clients, Direct Care and Treatment x-ray and security screening system requirements modified, and county correctional facility support pilot program available appropriation extended.

MN HF2187

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.

MN AB339

Creates the Office of Children's Mental and Behavioral Health within the Office of the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services. (BDR 39-358)

Similar Bills

MN HF3293

Minnesota Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created, and money appropriated.

MN SF4070

Minnesota Consumer Financial Protection Bureau establishment and appropriation

MN SF626

Department of Direct Care and Treatment establishment

MN SF3492

REAL ID implementation law repealer

MN HF3284

REAL ID implementation law repealed.

MN HF4856

Spending authorized to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions, new programs and modifying existing programs established, prior appropriations modified, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF5005

Capital improvement appropriations provisions, new programs establishment and existing programs modifications, prior appropriations modifications, and bond issuance authorization

MN HF2037

Department of Direct Care and Treatment established, commissioner established to oversee department, and direct care and treatment executive board repealed.