Bill > HF2465

This bill modifies the existing statutes governing fees assessed by the Minnesota Commissioner of Health, specifically focusing on licensing and certification fees for various healthcare facilities. The bill makes several key changes, including adjusting fee structures for assisted living facilities based on their proportion of residents receiving home and community-based waiver services. Facilities with more than 50% of residents on such waivers can receive up to a 10% reduction in renewal fees, while those with less than 50% may be charged up to 10% more. The commissioner is granted the ability to annually adjust these percentages to ensure the changes remain revenue-neutral. The bill also maintains existing provisions for setting fees for different types of healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient surgical centers, and various assisted living facilities, with fees typically calculated based on the number of beds or residents. These fees are designed to approximately cover the administrative costs of licensing and certification processes, and are generally deposited into the state government special revenue fund. The bill aims to provide more flexible fee assessment while maintaining the financial sustainability of the health department's regulatory functions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2465&ssn=0&y=2025