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SF2356 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Consumer-directed community supports budget exception for persons with certain diagnoses establishment provision

Related bill: HF1978

AI Generated Summary

This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2356, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.4911, by adding a budget exception process for individuals with both developmental disabilities and type 1 diabetes under the home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers.

Key Provisions of the Bill:

  1. Eligibility Criteria: The budget exception applies to individuals who have both:

    • A developmental disability, and
    • Type 1 diabetes, as documented in their assessment under section 256B.0911.

  2. Budget Exception Process:

    • The Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services must establish a budget exception for consumer-directed community supports (CDCS) for eligible individuals.
    • The exception amount must be calculated based on an annualized amount equivalent to nine hours per day of home care nursing services provided by a registered nurse at the current waiver program rate at the time of application.

Impact of the Bill:

  • The bill ensures that qualified individuals receive increased financial support for home and community-based services.
  • It acknowledges the additional care needs of those with both developmental disabilities and type 1 diabetes.
  • It expands funding options for families and individuals managing complex health conditions under the existing consumer-directed community supports framework.

This bill was introduced on March 10, 2025, and referred to the Senate Human Services Committee for further discussion.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toHuman Services
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services

Citations

 
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    },
    "citation": "256B.092",
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