MN SF1020

Commissioner of human services must establish a caregiver respite services grant program to increase respite service availability for family caregivers of people with dementia and older adults, with priority given to high-need areas of the state.

Grant recipients must use a portion of awarded funds to provide free or subsidized respite services for eligible family caregivers.

Commissioner must submit progress reports on the grant program to relevant legislative committees beginning January 15, 2026, and every other January 15 thereafter, including metrics on fund usage.

Essential community supports benefit cap increases from $400 to $600 per person per month for persons age 65 and older who do not qualify for nursing facility care.

$2,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2025 to the commissioner of human services for caregiver respite services grants.