MN HF740

Increases operating payment rates for intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) by 5 percent effective July 1, 2021, applied to occupied beds and excluding property-related payment rates.

Removes the October 1, 2000 date restriction and clarifies that variable rate adjustments for increased individual needs may be recommended by county of financial responsibility when documented increases in needs are identified.

Adds new eligible circumstance for variable rate increases: demonstrated need for additional staff assistance, changes in staff credentials required, or need for expert consultation based on assessments conducted prior to annual support plan meetings.

Establishes detailed requirements for variable rate requests including documentation of service needs changes, cost basis, expected outcomes, and progress monitoring frequency.

Increases the rate cap for services during the day from 75 percent to 100 percent of a recipient's prior day training and habilitation service costs, and clarifies terminology related to individual support plans.