MN HF382

Increases the competitive workforce factor for disability waiver services from 6.7% to 16.76%, effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later

Modifies the base wage calculation for supervisory staff from 100% of social/community service manager wage to a blended rate of 60% social/community service manager and 40% community/social services specialist wages

Applies the increased competitive workforce factor across eight service categories: community residential services, family residential services, integrated community supports, adult day services, day support services, prevocational services, unit-based services with programming, and unit-based services without programming

Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to notify the revisor of statutes when federal approval is obtained for the wage index changes

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.4914, subdivisions 5a, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c, 8, and 9