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This bill establishes medical assistance coverage for violence prevention services in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2026. The bill defines violence prevention services as interventions aimed at promoting improved health outcomes, preventing injury and recidivism, and reducing the likelihood of individuals engaging in violence after experiencing community violence. Providers must be certified by the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention or an equivalent organization, with supervisors having at least two years of experience. To be eligible for these services, individuals must have received medical treatment for a violence-related injury or be experiencing symptoms from community violence exposure, and must be referred by a qualified healthcare practitioner. The services, which include screening, assessment, peer support, counseling, mentorship, conflict mediation, and care coordination, will be reimbursed at a rate of at least $25 per 15-minute unit, with annual inflation adjustments. The bill also requires the commissioner of human services to submit two reports (in February 2028 and 2029) detailing the implementation and effectiveness of these violence prevention services, including provider information, estimated healthcare savings, client goal achievement, and impact on repeat violent injuries.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0276&ssn=0&y=2025