This bill modifies the consolidated chemical dependency treatment fund section of law, by allowing the commissioner to establish higher chemical dependency rates for culturally specific programs.
Section 1 (254B.01, subd. 8) defines the term “culturally specific program” as a program that is recovery-focused that improves service quality to and outcomes of a specific population, and ensures quality care services that are responsive to the values, beliefs, and preferred language of the specific population to which the individual seeking treratment is associated. A tribally licensed program satisfies this definition.
Section 2 (254B.05, subd. 5) allows the commissioner to establish higher chemical dependency rates for culturally specific programs.
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