Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify the requirements for the Waiver Reimagine initiative in Minnesota and establish a Legislative Task Force to oversee this process.

Main Provisions

• Waiver Reimagine Phase II Report: The commissioner of human services must submit a detailed report to legislators by December 15, 2026, outlining plans for the implementation of Waiver Reimagine Phase II before seeking federal approval.
• Transition Process: A structured transition to a two-waiver system will be established to assist individuals and agencies in adapting to new budget methodologies.
• Legislative Task Force Establishment: A Legislative Task Force on Waiver Reimagine will be set up to evaluate and provide input on the plan.

Significant Changes

• Creation of a New Task Force: The task force will include diverse stakeholders, such as current waiver recipients, family members, service providers, and representatives from various advocacy and state agencies.
• Task Force Duties and Reporting: The task force is tasked with making recommendations concerning the consolidation of existing waiver programs, budget methodologies, service planning, and other related aspects. It must submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations by January 15, 2027.

Relevant Terms

Waiver Reimagine, Legislative Task Force, human services, individual budget methodology, community-based setting, MnCHOICES 2.0 assessment tool, disability advocacy, waiver services, Olmstead Plan, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).