MN SF2552

Commissioner cannot limit the number of adult recipients of home and community-based waivered services (assisted living plus or customized living services) residing in one building without express legislative approval, regardless of age.

Capacity limits that were in effect on May 1, 2001 for recipients per living unit remain in effect regardless of number of units in a building.

Commissioner cannot deny medical assistance enrollment to otherwise-qualified waivered service providers based on building capacity.

Counties must convert waiver-eligible clients from group residential housing services to community alternatives for disabled individuals waiver or traumatic brain injury waiver, with commissioner cooperation and assistance.

Nonfederal share of waivered service costs for converted clients cannot exceed by more than 10 percent the group residential housing supplementary service cost for that person.