SF1127

SF1127 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Damon Leivestad Direct Care Sustainability Act

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 1127, also known as the Damon Leivestad Direct Care Sustainability Act, is a legislative proposal aimed at improving community-based services and supports for people with disabilities in Minnesota. Key aspects of the bill include:

Enhancing Payment Rates: The bill proposes to modify the payment rates for Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) to include professional competency and shift wage differential enhancements, aiming to better compensate direct care workers based on their skills and the timing of their shifts.
Modifying Asset Limits and Premiums: It seeks to remove the asset limits currently required for individuals over 65 who were previously on Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD). The bill also proposes eliminating the premiums for these individuals, making it easier for them to continue receiving medical support without financial burdens.
Hospital Care Reimbursement: Additionally, the bill intends to allow for the reimbursement of CFSS when provided in acute hospital settings, ensuring that individuals can receive consistent care even when hospitalized.
Legislative Changes: The bill will make necessary amendments to several subdivisions of Minnesota Statutes to facilitate these changes.

Overall, the bill is designed to support and sustain direct care services in the community, making them more accessible and financially feasible for both care providers and recipients.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Human Services
February 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New provisions allow former recipients to retain more assets without losing eligibility."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous restrictions on asset limits for this group have been removed."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the asset limit criteria for former recipients of medical assistance.",
      "modified": [
        "The method for calculating asset limits has been updated to reflect current economic conditions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.056 subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduction of a premium waiver for certain eligible individuals."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Old premium calculation formulas no longer apply."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill addresses medical assistance premiums for employed persons with disabilities.",
      "modified": [
        "Criteria for premium adjustments are updated based on employment status."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.057 subdivision 9"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific professional competency standards are introduced."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "The elimination of redundant service categories."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments focus on enhanced community support services and competency requirements.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes to the structure of service delivery models for enhanced rates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.85 subdivisions 7a, 16"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Mechanism for reimbursement in new healthcare settings is established."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous prohibitions on certain reimbursements are removed."
      ],
      "summary": "Provisions on community first services and support reimbursement in acute care settings.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of reimbursement procedures within hospital settings."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.851 subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6"
  }
]