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SF2818 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Housing stabilization services application processing times modifications and housing support supplemental service rates modifications

Related bill: HF2704

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify certain aspects of housing stabilization services and housing support supplemental service rates in Minnesota. It focuses on improving the application processing times for providers and adjusting financial provisions for supplemental services.

Main Provisions

  1. Provider Requirements and Standards:

    • Providers seeking reimbursement for housing stabilization services must enroll as a medical assistance provider and meet all related standards.
    • They are required to comply with both federal and state laws and policies, especially those related to housing stabilization.
    • Background checks are mandated, with providers needing to maintain records of these checks.
    • Providers must directly offer housing stabilization services without subcontracting.
    • Annual training concerning vulnerable adult care is required for providers.

  2. Processing Time for Applications:

    • The commissioner is required to process provider applications for housing stabilization services within two weeks of submission.

  3. Supplemental Service Rates:

    • There is a proposed reduction of supplemental service rates by 50% over two years for eligible individuals. These individuals are those receiving housing stabilization services.
    • The reduction will not duplicate services received under specific statutes and can be suspended from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill introduces a new mandate for faster processing times for housing stabilization service applications, with a two-week processing requirement.
  • It plans a decrease in supplemental service rates over two years, which affects individuals already receiving housing stabilization services.
  • A suspension clause for the reduction of supplemental services rates is included for a specified period (July 2025-June 2026).

Relevant Terms

housing stabilization services, medical assistance provider, supplemental service rates, vulnerable adult training, application processing, background checks, federal and state compliance.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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