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HF1978 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Consumer-directed community supports budget exception for persons with certain diagnoses established.

Related bill: SF2356

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is intended to support individuals with specific medical conditions by adjusting the financial allocations available to them for community-based care. It focuses on aiding those with both developmental disabilities and type 1 diabetes.

Main Provisions

  • Consumer-directed Community Supports: The bill proposes establishing a budget exception process for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities and type 1 diabetes.
  • Eligibility: To qualify, individuals must have both conditions documented in their assessment under specific sections of Minnesota law (256B.0911).
  • Budget Exception Details: The exception involves an annual supplementary budget calculated based on nine hours of daily home care nursing services by a registered nurse, funded through the home and community-based services waivers.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.4911, by adding a new subdivision to implement the proposed budget exception specifically targeting persons with both developmental disabilities and type 1 diabetes.

Relevant Terms

  • Community-based services
  • Developmental disability
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Consumer-directed support
  • Home care nursing
  • Budget exception

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  },
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]

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