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MN HF1144
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Fischer
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Human Services must seek federal authority to provide supportive parenting services to individuals eligible for personal care assistance or community first services and supports programs
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Supportive parenting services cover assistance with daily living activities for children age 12 and younger, including dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, transfers, mobility, positioning, and toileting
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Commissioner must seek amendments to 1915(c) home and community-based waivers to allow supportive parenting services through assistive technology, family training and counseling, home modification, individualized home supports, respite, specialized equipment, and transportation
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Services must be identified in a person's person-centered service plan and provided to meet assessed parenting support needs
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Services become effective January 1, 2026, or 90 days following federal approval, whichever is later
Legislative Description
Commissioner of human services directed to seek federal authority to provide supportive parenting services to people eligible for personal care assistance or community first services and supports, and commissioner directed to seek federal waivers.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Finance and Policy
2/19/2025