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SF2796 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Waiver case management labor market analysis requirement provision and waiver case management rates increase provision

Related bill: HF3181

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance support for individuals aged 65 and older who require certain community services but do not meet the criteria for nursing facility care. It seeks to update how these services are provided and funded, ensuring that eligible individuals receive essential support to maintain their independence.

Main Provisions

  • Waiver Case Management Labor Market Analysis: The bill mandates an analysis of the labor market related to waiver case management to improve services.
  • Increased Waiver Case Management Rates: Adjustments to the rates for waiver case management services are required, likely to ensure fair compensation for service providers and attract qualified personnel.
  • Essential Community Supports Program:
    • Provides a financial cap of $400 per month per person for essential support services.
    • Services are available for a maximum of 12-month authorization periods.
    • Eligible individuals must be aged 65 or older, ineligible for medical assistance, and meet certain financial criteria.
  • Services Offered: This includes adult day services, caregiver support, homemaker services, personal emergency response systems, home-delivered meals, and community living assistance.
  • Annual Reassessment: Eligible individuals must undergo an annual reassessment to continue receiving support services.
  • Funding and Federal Matching: Authorizes the use of federal matching funds to meet the demand for these services, with the appropriation of federal funds for the implementation of these supports.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends existing statutes to increase access to essential community supports and introduces new coding in the Minnesota Statutes to reinforce the provision and funding of these services.

Relevant Terms

  • Elderly waiver plan
  • Essential community supports
  • Service coordination
  • Federal matching funds
  • Community assessment

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section provides conditions under which essential community supports are available to persons not meeting nursing facility placement criteria.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144.0724",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 11"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on service eligibility and funding limits."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The amendment pertains to eligibility and provision of essential community supports services for certain individuals.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts terms for community support services to individuals over the age of 65."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.0922",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Assessment requirements under which individuals receive community support services are outlined here.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "256B.0911",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 17 to 21, 23, 24, or 27"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Financial eligibility criteria for the alternative care program are defined under this section.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "256B.0913",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  }
]

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