Bill > SF2651

This bill modifies provisions related to long-term care consultation services in Minnesota, making several key changes. It lowers the education requirement for MnCHOICES assessors from a bachelor's degree to an associate's degree in human services and allows for registered nurses to qualify, while maintaining a mandatory three-year recertification process. The bill introduces a new mechanism to address assessment delays by creating a pool of state-employed certified assessors who can be deployed when lead agencies fail to complete assessments within required timelines (20 working days). If a state assessor is used, the lead agency will be required to reimburse the state. The bill also imposes a $250 daily fine on lead agencies that do not complete assessments on time, which will be deposited into the general fund, though the commissioner can waive these fines under certain circumstances. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to publish biannual public reports detailing assessment completion statistics, including the number of assessments performed, completion timelines, and the frequency of state or hospital-based assessments. The bill aims to improve the efficiency and accountability of long-term care consultation services while maintaining a person-centered approach to assessment and support planning.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2651&ssn=0&y=2025