Our mental health system needs a mix of private care and public oversight

By: Sue Abderholden

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 986

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Fraud is in the news. And no one likes it or wants it. Not elected officials, legitimate service providers, or the people who use the services.

The state is focused on 14 Medicaid benefits, four of which are adult mental health services:

Integrated Community Supports, which provides in-home supports to people with disabilities or mental illnesses so that they can live in their home community. There are over 230 providers in nearly …

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