MN HF1512

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0659 to permit qualified professionals to conduct supervision of personal care assistance services via two-way interactive audio and visual telecommunications for recipients with chronic health conditions or severely compromised immune systems.

Requires the recipient's primary health care provider to determine that remote supervision is appropriate and document the determination in a statement of need or other document included in the recipient's personal care assistance care plan.

Allows care plans developed or amended via remote supervision to be executed by electronic signature, notwithstanding other provisions of law.

Prohibits personal care assistance provider agencies from conducting their first supervisory visit for a recipient and completing the initial care plan via remote visit.

Permits recipients to request to return to in-person supervisory visits at any time; effective July 1, 2023, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.