Critical access nursing facility funding increased, and money appropriated.

HF 2457 increases funding for critical access nursing facilities in Minnesota by appropriating $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund. The bill directs these funds to the commissioner of human services for adjusting facility rates under Minnesota Statutes section 256R.47, directly affecting nursing facilities that serve rural communities with limited healthcare access. This provides concrete, immediate financial support to help these facilities maintain operations and care quality.