AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to modify and enhance various aspects of human services in Minnesota. It aims to improve services related to aging and older adults, disability support, direct care, and health care. Additionally, the bill seeks to introduce new models for caregiver support and payment systems, establish a certification for recovery residences, and form a working group to address related issues. It also prescribes stipend payments to certain workers and requires the submission of reports.
Main Provisions
Aging and Older Adult Services: The bill amends rules governing nursing homes and boarding care homes to ensure compliance with licensure and certification standards, allowing for construction and renovation projects as necessary to maintain service quality.
Disability Services: Changes are proposed to improve early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention for individuals with disabilities.
Direct Care and Health Care: Adjustments in direct care and treatment policies, along with updates to health care services, aiming to enhance service delivery and effectiveness.
Caregiver Support: Introduction of the Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund Trust, a financial support system designed for caregivers.
Patient Driven Payment Model: Establishment of a new phase-in payment model for patients to better align services with patient needs.
Recovery Residence Certification: Calls for a formal certification process for recovery residences to ensure compliance with state standards and improve care for individuals in recovery.
Stipend Payments: The bill requires stipend payments to be provided to members of certain collective bargaining units, recognizing their contributions and supporting their economic stability.
Reporting and Appropriation: Mandates the provision of reports to appropriate oversight bodies and allocates state funds to support these initiatives.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill introduces multiple amendments to existing Minnesota Statutes, particularly sections related to health care facilities and human services. It includes repeals of outdated sections and the implementation of new regulatory frameworks for facilities and care models.
- It involves changes in the financial management of nursing homes, such as adjustments to property-related payment rates, and modifies the conditions under which facilities can upgrade or expand their services.
Relevant Terms
- Nursing homes
- Disability services
- Caregiver support
- Patient-driven payment model
- Recovery residence
- Collective bargaining
- Stipend payments
- Renovation and licensure
- Moratorium exceptions
Past committee meetings
- Ways and Means on: April 29, 2025 12:30
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 |
| April 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
| April 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day |
Citations
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"New data sharing provisions among state agencies."
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"removed": [
"Removal of outdated reporting requirements."
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"summary": "The bill proposes amendments to the provisions relating to the classification of data in human services under section 13.46.",
"modified": [
"Modifies the circumstances under which data can be released."
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"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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"analysis": {
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"removed": [
"Outdated cost reporting requirements for nursing facilities."
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"summary": "The legislation updates the requirements for the rate setting for nursing facilities under section 144.0724.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts the rate determination process to account for inflation."
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"analysis": {
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"New provisions for approving nursing facility construction projects."
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"Eliminates certain previous construction limitations."
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"summary": "This section revises exceptions and procedures for nursing home bed moratoriums under 144A.071.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts procedures for bed relocation approvals."
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},
"citation": "144A.071",
"subdivision": "subdivisions 4a, 4c, 4d"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional criteria for rental rate calculations."
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"summary": "This bill amends how property-related reimbursement rates for nursing facilities are determined under 256B.431.",
"modified": [
"Changes the formula used for calculating property reimbursement rates."
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"citation": "256B.431",
"subdivision": "subdivision 30"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifications to the language defining treatment services."
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"removed": [
"Removal of outdated program definitions."
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"summary": "This section modifies the definitions related to chemical dependency treatment under 254B.01.",
"modified": [
"Updates to service eligibility criteria."
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"citation": "254B.01",
"subdivision": "subdivisions 10, 11"
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