Bill > HF3181

This bill addresses waiver case management services for elderly and disabled individuals by introducing several key provisions. First, it modifies the essential community supports program by removing specific dollar amounts for services and requiring an annual reassessment of eligibility for individuals aged 65 and older who need community-based support. The bill mandates that county agencies submit detailed case management labor market data to the commissioner annually, including information on case managers' wages, caseloads, job vacancies, and demographic characteristics. Additionally, the legislation increases waiver case management rates by 27.5 percent and directs the commissioner of human services to develop a statewide rate methodology for these services. The commissioner is required to engage with county agencies and community members to collect cost data and consider various factors in setting rates, such as prevailing wages, recruitment costs, employee expenses, and cultural program factors. The bill also requires the commissioner to submit recommendations to legislative committees by February 1, 2026, potentially including modifications to county and state duties related to waiver case management. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the goal of improving support and compensation for case management services in Minnesota.

Labor and Employment

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