MN SF2651

Lowers the minimum education requirement for MnCHOICES certified assessors from a bachelor's degree to an associate's degree in human services, nursing, or related fields

Establishes a 20 working day deadline for lead agencies to complete long-term care consultation assessments, with a $250 per day fine for non-compliance (appealable to district court)

Creates a pool of state-employed certified assessors who must complete assessments within 10 business days when lead agencies fail to meet deadlines for patients in hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living, or correctional facilities

Authorizes lead agencies to contract with hospitals to conduct assessments when the lead agency fails to meet the 20-day deadline, with hospital employees performing assessments prohibited from other waiver-related tasks

Requires the commissioner to publish a twice-yearly public report on assessment completion data, including compliance rates, average completion times, and assessments performed by state or hospital assessors on behalf of lead agencies