Bill > HF1144

This bill directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services to seek federal authorization to provide supportive parenting services for individuals currently eligible for personal care assistance or community first services and supports. Specifically, the bill outlines detailed supportive services for parents with children 12 years old or younger, which include assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming (like hair and oral care), bathing, eating, transfers, mobility, positioning, and toileting. The services are designed to help parents with disabilities perform essential child-care and self-care tasks. The bill proposes to seek amendments to existing federal home and community-based waivers to allow for additional supportive services like assistive technology, family training, home modifications, individualized home supports, respite care, specialized equipment, and transportation. These services must be identified in a person-centered service plan and directly related to the individual's parenting support needs. The proposed implementation is set for January 1, 2026, or 90 days after federal approval, whichever occurs later, with the goal of providing more comprehensive support for parents with disabilities to care for their young children.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1144&ssn=0&y=2025