Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF1894

Introduced
3/5/25  

Caption

Family residential services and life sharing services new rate implementation delayed, Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services established, reports required, and money appropriated.

Impact

The bill's impact extends to various sections of Laws 2023 and pushes the effective dates of certain amendments to January 1, 2026-2029, or upon federal approval. This indicates a significant delay in the implementation of any changes to the reimbursement rates for these services, thereby affecting stakeholders reliant on state funding and reimbursement systems. The advisory task force is required to submit detailed reports back to the legislature, focusing on the effectiveness and implications of the proposed rate methodologies and changes.

Summary

House File 1894 addresses the provision of family residential services and life sharing services by delaying the implementation of new rates. This bill aims to establish the Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services, which will evaluate proposed modifications of these service rates. The task force is tasked with assessing the impact of any proposed payment methodology on existing family residential services and licensed adult family foster care providers. This initiative arises in response to the evolving needs within human services and foster care systems.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HF1894 may arise from differing opinions on how these rate changes will affect the quality and accessibility of foster care services. Advocates fear that delaying these rate changes could lead to inadequate funding for essential services, potentially compromising care. Furthermore, the structure and membership of the advisory task force may spark discussions regarding the representation of different stakeholders involved in family residential services.

Companion Bills

MN SF2297

Similar To Family residential services and life sharing services new rates implementation delaying provision and Family Residential Services Advisory Task Force establishment provision and appropriation

Previously Filed As

MN HF3712

Implementation of new rates for family residential services and life sharing services delayed, Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services established, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN SF3841

Family residential services and life sharing services new rates implementation delay authorization; Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services establishment; appropriating money

MN HF4981

Medical Assistance rate adjustments for physician and professional services established, residential services rates increased, statewide reimbursement rate for behavioral health home services required, and money appropriated.

MN HF1898

Legislative task force on family foster care and adoption established, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF32

Rates and rate floors modified for services involving disability and elderly waivers, customized living, nursing and intermediate care facilities, personal care assistance, home care, nonemergency medical transportation, and community first services and supports; provisions modified; residential settings closure prevention grant program established; and money appropriated.

MN HF5280

Disability services, aging services, substance use disorder services, and priority admissions and civil commitment provisions modified; Direct Care and Treatment executive board, human services response contingency account, Homelessness and Housing Support Office, workgroups, and councils established; studies and reports required; rulemaking provided; and money appropriated.

MN HF1043

Task Force on Disability Services Accessibility and pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.

MN SF5335

Omnibus Human Services supplemental appropriations

MN SF5084

Medical Assistance rate adjustments for physician and professional services establishment, increasing rates for certain residential services, requiring a statewide reimbursement rate for behavioral health home services, and appropriations

MN SF2934

Omnibus Human Services appropriations

Similar Bills

MN SF3841

Family residential services and life sharing services new rates implementation delay authorization; Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services establishment; appropriating money

MN HF3712

Implementation of new rates for family residential services and life sharing services delayed, Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services established, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN SF2297

Family residential services and life sharing services new rates implementation delaying provision and Family Residential Services Advisory Task Force establishment provision and appropriation

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CT SB00959

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TX SB19

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OK HB2824

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OK HB2824

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