SF401 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Room and board rates increase for certain individual receiving home and community-based services
Related bill: HF381
AI Generated Summary
The bill, SF No 401, proposes changes in how rates for home and community-based waiver services are determined in Minnesota. It aims to modify the existing rate management system by setting out specific guidelines for data collection and rate calculation processes. Service providers will need to gather and submit more detailed information like staffing hours, nurse hours, and details about service levels which will be used to figure out payment rates for individual service users. Additionally, this bill includes mechanisms to adjust these rates annually or when a service user's needs change. The bill also requires that if there are any delays in approving rates, agencies must pay a late penalty fee. Overall, this legislation seeks to refine and enhance the rate setting and updating process for home-based services to ensure it better reflects individual needs and circumstances.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill modifies the data collection for rate determination related to home and community-based services under section 256B.4914, subdivision 4.",
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