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This bill establishes a comprehensive program to support individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) in Minnesota through multiple initiatives. The Minnesota Department of Health will award grants to increase awareness and understanding of ME/CFS, focusing on educating health care professionals, individuals diagnosed with ME/CFS, and the general public. These grants will be competitively awarded to community health boards, state agencies, state councils, or nonprofit corporations, with input from ME/CFS community members. The Department of Human Services will simultaneously issue grants to improve access to social services for ME/CFS patients, including supportive counseling, care coordination, medical case management, transportation services, financial assistance, and support groups. Additionally, the Department of Health will establish a program to conduct community assessments and epidemiologic investigations, tracking ME/CFS trends, demographics, health outcomes, and identifying health inequities. The bill requires the commissioners of health and human services to submit a comprehensive report by December 1, 2027, detailing the grants' effectiveness, areas of need, and recommended actions. The legislation includes one-time appropriations for these initiatives, with funds available until June 30, 2028, and emphasizes providing support to underserved and marginalized communities.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3179&ssn=0&y=2025