MN HF1953

Requires the commissioner to update base wage component values for Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) every two years starting January 1, 2026, using Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data from approximately 21 months prior to each update

Establishes a biennial update process for competitive workforce factors, comparing personal care aide wages to comparable occupations, with adjustments capped at three percentage points per update cycle

Sets implementation component values at 92.08 percent for personal care assistance services, CFSS, enhanced rate services, and qualified professional services, with two percentage point increases every two years until reaching 100 percent

Creates tiered worker retention components ranging from 0% to 10.81% based on cumulative hours worked, with thresholds at 1,001, 2,001, 6,001, and 10,000 hours since July 1, 2017

Requires the client programming and supports factor (2.30%) to be updated biennially for Consumer Price Index changes