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MN SF2890
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bernhard Eken
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AI Summary
- Increases operating payment rates for all ICF/DD facilities effective July 1, 2014, if House File No. 92 is enacted by that date
- Rate increase amount to be determined by the commissioner to cover direct costs of wage increases and associated expenses including FICA, Medicare taxes, retirement plans, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation
- Requires facilities to submit applications within six months including employee wage statements for the pay period containing April 1, 2014, and documentation of exact costs incurred
- Applies rate increase based on occupied beds using a percentage multiplied by total payment rate excluding property-related payments
- Directs the commissioner to increase wage values in the disability waiver rates system to match either the state minimum wage or federal minimum wage, whichever is higher
Legislative Description
Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) rate increase to cover expenses related to a minimum wage increase authorization
Last Action
Referred to Finance
3/24/2014
Committee Referrals
Finance3/24/2014
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