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MN SF3736

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jordan Rasmusson

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Disability waivers must support the presumption that adults and children with disabilities may use assistive technology or remote supports to enhance independence and quality of life.
  • Each individual accessing waiver services must be offered the opportunity to choose assistive technology or remote supports through an informed decision-making and person-centered planning process.
  • Lead agencies cannot impose additional processes beyond those required by the commissioner and must approve technology requests within 30 calendar days; denials must include a notice of action form explaining the reason.
  • Providers must allocate minimum percentages of revenue for direct care staff compensation: 66% for subdivision 6 rates, 45% for subdivision 7 rates, and 60% for subdivisions 8-9 rates.
  • Direct care staff compensation includes wages, taxes, workers' compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance, disability insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid time off, remote support costs, and technology costs.

Legislative Description

Disability waiver technology provisions modifications

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

2/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/15/2024

Full Bill Text

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