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HF2704 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Housing stabilization service application processing times modified, and housing support supplemental service rates modified.

Related bill: SF2818

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to modify aspects related to housing stabilization services and housing support supplemental service rates for individuals in Minnesota. It focuses on streamlining the application process for service providers and adjusting funding rates for certain housing services.

Main Provisions

  1. Provider Qualifications and Application Process:

    • Eligible providers of housing stabilization services must enroll as a provider with the Minnesota health care program and comply with federal and state laws.
    • Providers must complete background studies and directly provide the services without subcontracting.
    • Annual training in vulnerable adult services is required.
    • Applications submitted by providers must be processed by the commissioner within two weeks.

  2. Adjustment of Supplemental Service Rates:

    • Supplemental service rates for eligible individuals will be reduced by half over a two-year period. This specifically affects those receiving housing stabilization services.
    • The reduction does not apply to services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
    • This change ensures that services provided are not duplicated for individuals receiving both types of services.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends existing Minnesota Statutes to introduce a two-week processing time for provider applications.
  • It enacts a phased reduction in supplemental service rates over two years, with a temporary suspension of this reduction for the specified timeframe between 2025 and 2026.

Relevant Terms

  • Housing stabilization services
  • Supplemental service rates
  • Minnesota health care program
  • Background study requirements
  • Vulnerable adult training
  • Service duplication

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill amends the housing support supplemental service rates under section 256I.04.",
      "modified": [
        "Supplemental service rates for individuals in specific settings to be reduced by half over a two-year period."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256I.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
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      "summary": "This legislation affects the housing support supplemental service rates referenced in section 256I.05.",
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        "Supplemental service rates subject to reduction for individuals receiving housing stabilization services."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256I.05",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1g"
  }
]

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