Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2850

Introduced
3/13/23  

Caption

Reimbursement rates modified for transitional supports under home and community-based services waivers.

Impact

If passed, HF2850 would amend Minnesota Statutes 2022, specifically section 256B.49 concerning services for individuals with disabilities. This bill emphasizes the importance of consumer-directed community supports, ensuring that individuals eligible for such services have more autonomy in their choices regarding care and support. The intent is to simplify access to home and community-based services through a standardized service menu available to individuals, regardless of age or disability type, thus promoting equity in service provision.

Summary

House File 2850, introduced in the Minnesota Legislature, focuses on modifying reimbursement rates for transitional supports provided under home and community-based services waivers. The goal of the bill is to enhance the supports available to persons with disabilities transitioning from licensed settings to community settings, thereby promoting autonomy and community integration. The bill entails increasing the transitional supports allowance from a one-time payment of up to $3,000 to $7,000, aimed at covering various costs arising from this transition, such as rent deposits, utility setups, and essential furnishings.

Contention

While the bill aims to empower individuals with disabilities, potential points of contention may include the financial implications for state funding and the adequacy of the increased reimbursement rates to address real-world costs associated with transitioning to community settings. Additionally, there may be discussions related to ensuring that the expanded funding does not compromise the quality of care or lead to disparities in service delivery among different populations. Advocates for disability services may push for optimal implementation models to ensure effective use of the funds provided under the modified reimbursement rates.

Companion Bills

MN SF2968

Similar To Reimbursement rates modification for transitional supports under the home and community-based services waivers

Previously Filed As

MN SF2968

Reimbursement rates modification for transitional supports under the home and community-based services waivers

MN HF381

Policies related to establishing rates for home and community-based waiver services modified, and room and board rates for individuals receiving home and community-based services increased.

MN SF3040

Family support and consumer support programs provisions modifications, community first services and supports covered services modifications, and certain services under disability waivers and consumer-directed community supports authorization direction to the commissioner

MN HF2367

Community first services and supports reimbursement rates modified, consumer-direct community supports budgets increased, Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund Trust established, and money appropriated.

MN HF716

Access to shared services under home and community-based service waivers expanded.

MN HF733

Nursing facility payment rates modified, elderly waiver rates modified, payment rates for customized living services provided under disability waivers modified, payment rates for home-delivered meals under disability waivers modified, 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 SF2640

Community first services and supports reimbursement rates modifications provision, certain consumer-directed community supports budgets increase provision, Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund Trust establishment provision, and appropriation

MN HF240

Medical assistance reimbursement provided for parents and spouses providing services under consumer-directed community supports and community first services and supports.

MN HF1953

Community first services and supports rates modified.

Similar Bills

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