HF2406

HF2406 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Abbreviated annual reassessments of people receiving disability waiver services.

Related bill: SF2598

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend existing Minnesota statutes to allow for abbreviated, remote annual reassessments for individuals who are receiving specific disability waiver services. This is intended to provide more flexibility and accessibility in how these assessments are conducted.

Main Provisions

Remote Reassessments: The bill authorizes that certain reassessments, which traditionally require in-person evaluations, may now be conducted remotely via interactive video or telephone.
Eligibility and Conditions:
- For developmental disabilities and community-oriented programs, remote reassessments can substitute for two consecutive in-person reassessments. After these two remote sessions, an in-person reassessment is mandatory.
- For alternative care, essential community supports, and elderly waiver services, one reassessment may be conducted remotely, followed by an in-person reassessment.
- For personal care assistance and community-first services, similar provisions apply as those for developmental disabilities.
Consent and Choice:
- Remote reassessments require informed consent from the individual being assessed or their legal representative.
- The lead agency responsible for the assessment must offer an informed choice and document it.
- If the individual or their representative prefers, they can opt out of remote assessments in favor of in-person ones at any time.
Assessment Integrity:
- Should a certified assessor find that an in-person reassessment is necessary during a remote session, the lead agency must arrange for an in-person reassessment.
- Remote reassessments must meet all other requirements of an in-person reassessment, including updates to the individual's support plan.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill represents a significant change by formally allowing remote reassessments, which were likely conducted in-person before this amendment. This aims to afford more flexibility to those involved and adapt to modern communication methods without compromising the reassessment's integrity.

Relevant Terms

Remote Reassessment
Disability Waiver Services
Informed Consent
Lead Agency
In-Person Assessment
Developmental Disabilities Waiver
Community Access for Disability Inclusion
Essential Community Supports
Elderly Waiver

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Human Services Finance and Policy
March 31, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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