Bill > HF381

This bill modifies policies related to home and community-based waiver services and room and board rates for individuals receiving such services. It makes several key changes, including establishing new procedures for rate determination and exception requests. Specifically, the bill introduces a 30-business-day timeline for lead agencies to review and approve service rates, with a penalty for late approvals. It expands the process for requesting rate exceptions for individuals with exceptional needs, and ensures that approved rate exceptions can remain in place if an interdisciplinary team determines removing them would negatively impact an individual's well-being. The bill also adds a new provision allowing a single-occupancy monthly room and board rate add-on (up to $1,000) for housing support recipients who cannot live with others in community residential settings. Additionally, the bill directs the commissioner of human services to submit amendments to home and community-based services waiver plans to cover environmental accessibility adaptations, including repairs to property damage caused by individuals receiving services. Most provisions of the bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with some subject to federal approval.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0381&ssn=0&y=2025