MN HF2914

Commissioner of human services may reinstate six COVID-19 program waivers (CV03, CV04, CV11, CV23, CV53, CV89) allowing oral signatures, video conferencing for foster care visits, and alternative approval methods, remaining in effect until June 30, 2022, except CV03 and CV04 which extend to June 30, 2023.

Child care assistance program waiver (CV08) allows payment to child care providers during COVID-19 closures, limited to eight weeks total per provider, effective retroactively from November 1, 2021, through June 26, 2022.

Commissioner of human services may suspend child care center staff distribution requirements under Minnesota Rules until June 30, 2022, while maintaining minimum qualifications for teachers and on-site supervisory personnel.

Commissioner shall establish temporary emergency staffing pool to deploy staff to congregate care facilities experiencing staffing crises, with funding available for retention bonuses, training, travel, and lodging; temporary staff provided at no cost to facilities.

Out-of-state health care professionals holding active credentials from other states may provide in-person health care services in Minnesota for 60 days without Minnesota licensure if hired by a health care employer, subject to Board of Medical Practice or Board of Nursing jurisdiction.