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MN SF3736
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/15/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jordan Rasmusson
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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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