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HF1658 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Funding provided for federally qualified health center subsidies, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1621

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

This bill provides funding from Minnesota’s general fund to support subsidies for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as authorized by Minnesota law.

Main Provisions

  • Section 1 sets aside appropriations specifically for subsidies to federally qualified health centers.
  • The state will provide $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2027.
  • The funding comes from the general fund.
  • The money goes to the commissioner of health to administer subsidies to FQHCs, under the authority of Minnesota Statutes section 145.9269.

Significance and Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill creates a two-year funding allocation for subsidies to FQHCs, expanding or continuing financial support for these centers.
  • It ties the appropriations to the existing statutory framework (Minnesota Statutes section 145.9269) and designates the commissioner of health as the recipient/administrator of the subsidies.
  • No other changes to statutes are specified in the excerpt.

Funding Details (at a glance)

  • Years funded: FY 2026 and FY 2027
  • Amounts: $2,500,000 per year
  • Source: General Fund
  • Recipient/Actions: Commissioner of Health to provide subsidies to federally qualified health centers
  • Legal authority reference: Minnesota Statutes section 145.9269

Relevant Terms

  • federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)
  • subsidies
  • general fund
  • commissioner of health
  • Minnesota Statutes section 145.9269
  • fiscal year 2026
  • fiscal year 2027
  • appropriation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 27, 2025HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy
March 06, 2025HouseActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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