MN HF3009

Establishes new Minnesota Statute section 256.9755 governing caregiver support programs administered by area agencies on aging and the Minnesota Board on Aging.

Sets program goals to support family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias living in the community through in-home and community-based programs.

Requires funds to be used consistently with the federal Older Americans Act caregiver support program to provide social, nonmedical, community-based services and activities that offer respite for caregivers and social interaction for participants.

Directs the Minnesota Board on Aging to allocate state and federal caregiver support program funds to area agencies on aging in a manner consistent with federal requirements.

Appropriates $200,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 to the commissioner of human services for the Minnesota Board on Aging for caregiver support programs, added to the base budget.