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You are receiving this email because you are the authorized agent of a DHS-licensed detoxification or withdrawal management program.
Governor Walz signed legislation that includes several provisions that that impact detoxification and withdrawal management programs. This email contains an overview of the changes to requirements that impact these programs. These are only summaries, please reference the link to session law at the end of each section for the specific requirements. We will email you a full implementation plan later this summer that will provide additional details about the changes.
Temporary licensing moratorium. DHS has the discretion to implement a temporary licensing moratorium when it determines that exceptional growth in applications for licensure or requests to add new services exceeds the determined need for service capacity. Laws of MN, 1st special session, chapter 9, article 10, section 1
Anti-kickback. The session law updates anti-kickback statutes to state that offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving anything of value to influence referrals or services could result in administrative sanctions, such as withholding payments or recovering overpayments. The session law also adds kickbacks to the MN criminal code. Laws of MN, chapter 38, article 5, sections 27, 28, and 32
Comprehensive assessment. Adds qualified staff who may administer a comprehensive assessment (CA) withdrawal management and SUD programs. In addition to an alcohol and drug counselor, these qualified staff may administer a comprehensive assessment:
- a mental health professional who practices within the scope of their licensure and who has at least 12 hours of training on substance use disorder
- a clinical trainee practicing under the supervision of a mental health professional
- an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices within the scope of their licensure with at least 12 hours of SUD training
Additionally, the qualified staff administering a comprehensive assessment may use a previous CA if the CA is reviewed, updated as clinically necessary, and signed by the qualified staff member. Laws of MN, chapter 38, article 4, section 21 and chapter 38, article 5, section 13
Training on the program’s drug and alcohol policy. Beginning August 1, 2025, license holders must provide training to employees, subcontractors, and volunteers on the program’s drug and alcohol policy before the employee, subcontractor, or volunteer has direct contact with a person served by the program. Laws of MN, chapter 38, article 5, section 5
Overdose medication administration training. Clarifies that training on the use of opiate antagonists for emergency treatment of opioid overdose must occur before the staff person has direct contact with a person served by the program. Laws of MN, chapter 38, article 5, section 8.
Client bill of rights. Clarifies the applicability of the health care bill of rights to apply to clients in all similarly licensed programs. Laws of MN, chapter 38, article 5, section 4
License application and renewal fees. License application fees for 245G and 245F licenses will increase to $2,100. License renewal fees will also increase, based on licensed capacity. Laws of MN, 1st special session, chapter 9, article 10, sections 6 and 8
Change of ownership. DHS may complete a review when owners on a license change. Whenever there is any change to ownership, the license holder must notify DHS of the change. License holders will be charged a fee for each license subject to the change of ownership exception under section 245A.043, subdivision 2, paragraph (b). Laws of MN, 1st special session, chapter 9, article 10, sections 3 and 7
Background studies
Updates on legislative changes related to background studies, as they become available, will be posted on the "What's new" for background studies webpage.
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