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This bill establishes a community care hub grant program designed to support and strengthen health and social service networks in Minnesota. The grant will be awarded to a single organization that meets specific eligibility criteria, including recognition by federal agencies and contracts with health plans. The selected grantee must use the funds to engage community-based organizations, expand social care services, and centralize administrative functions related to delivering health-related social services. The bill defines key terms like "health-related social needs" (adverse social conditions that impact health, such as food insecurity or lack of transportation) and "community care hub" (a nonprofit that connects healthcare institutions with community organizations). The legislation appropriates $8.9 million for the grant program and an additional $1 million for evaluation and technical assistance, with funds available from fiscal year 2026 until June 30, 2030. The grantee will be required to report initiative outcomes to the commissioner of health, and the commissioner will conduct an evaluation to assess the program's cost savings, impact, and health outcomes. The grant program is set to become effective on July 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0709&ssn=0&y=2025