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HF3181 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Waiver case management labor market analysis required, waiver case management rates increased, and reports required.

Related bill: SF2796

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to address the needs of individuals aged 65 and older who require community support services but do not meet the level of care necessary for nursing facility placement. The bill aims to enhance waiver case management, perform a labor market analysis, and adjust case management rates for essential support services.

Main Provisions

  • Eligibility for Essential Community Supports: The bill provides services to individuals aged 65 or older who are ineligible for medical assistance, have received a community assessment, and do not require nursing facility care. They must meet the financial criteria for the alternative care program and require at least one service like adult day services, caregiver support, or homemaker support.
  • Service and Financial Caps: Essential community supports are capped at $400 per person monthly, with authorization not to exceed 12 months. Service coordination is separately capped at $600 within the same period.
  • Reassessment Requirements: To maintain eligibility, individuals must be reassessed annually to ensure they still meet the criteria for essential community supports.
  • Use of Federal Funds: The bill allows for the use of federal matching funds to support essential community supports, ensuring the availability of resources to meet demand.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Amendments to Statutes: The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0922, subdivision 1, to refine the eligibility and assessment criteria and financial limits for essential community supports.
  • New Requirements: Introduces new requirements for waiver case management labor market analysis and rate adjustments, aiming to optimize the allocation of resources and support for eligible individuals.

Relevant Terms

  • Essential community supports
  • Waiver case management
  • Labor market analysis
  • Nursing facility placement
  • Federal matching funds
  • Service coordination
  • Reassessment criteria
  • Adult day services
  • Homemaker support

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy
April 20, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
April 20, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "citation": "256B.0922",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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