HF2373 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Long-term care consultation services governing provisions modified.
Related bill: SF2651
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to modify provisions related to long-term care consultation services in Minnesota. The purpose of these services is to help individuals with long-term or chronic care needs make well-informed decisions regarding their care and services, potentially delaying or preventing institutional placements.
Main Provisions
- Expanded Access and Coordination: Ensures that long-term care consultation services are available to all individuals, regardless of their eligibility for public programs. The bill emphasizes coordination with other care-related services and seeks to maximize federal and state funding.
- Updated Definitions: Provides clear definitions for terms such as "competitive employment," "cost-effective," "independent living," and "person-centered planning," ensuring a standardized understanding across services.
- MnCHOICES Assessor Requirements: Sets qualifications and training standards for MnCHOICES certified assessors, who conduct assessments for long-term care services. Assessor recertification is mandated every three years.
- Mandatory Use of Certified Assessors: Requires lead agencies to employ MnCHOICES certified assessors who have completed necessary training, ensuring timely and consistent assessments.
- State Employed Assessors: Establishes a pool of state employees as certified assessors to assist in cases where lead agencies are unable to meet assessment deadlines.
- Fines for Delays: Imposes fines on lead agencies that fail to complete assessments within the required timelines, with provisions for appeal.
- Reporting Requirements: Mandates biannual public reports from the commissioner on assessment completion data, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Significant Changes
- The bill introduces penalties for lead agencies that fail to conduct timely assessments and requires them to provide timely updates to the commissioner.
- It creates a system where assessments can be conducted by state-employed assessors if lead agencies are unable to meet requirements.
Relevant Terms
long-term care consultation, MnCHOICES assessor, certified assessors, person-centered planning, cost-effective, competitive employment, independent living, state-employed certified assessors, public report.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
Citations
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