MN HF1431

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0659 to modify definitions and requirements for the personal care assistance program under medical assistance.

Clarifies that "instrumental activities of daily living" includes meal planning, bill payment assistance, shopping, household tasks integral to personal care needs, communication, and traveling to medical appointments and community participation according to the service plan.

Requires service plans to specify traveling needs of recipients, giving assessors responsibility to document these requirements.

Makes amendments effective upon federal approval, with the commissioner of human services required to notify the revisor of statutes when approval is obtained.