Behavioral health fund payments provision for uncollectible withdrawal management debt

This bill expands Minnesota's behavioral health fund by allowing it to cover uncollectible debt from withdrawal management services when clients cannot pay, while also extending eligibility for behavioral health services to certain populations. It establishes specific criteria for identifying uncollectible debt, such as services provided by eligible vendors to clients who were ineligible for fund coverage at the time, and prohibits requiring programs to attempt payment plans or refer debts to collection agencies. The legislation also authorizes counties to temporarily handle administrative functions related to the behavioral health fund, adjusts funding for withdrawal management grants, and modifies treatment rates for adolescents with substance use disorders. These changes aim to improve access to treatment and stabilize funding for providers while maintaining financial accountability.