SF1566

Purpose

• The bill focuses on nursing home workers by modifying definitions used in Minnesota Statutes related to the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board. It aims to clarify who counts as a “nursing home” and who counts as a “nursing home employer,” tying these definitions to facilities that are licensed and reimbursed under state programs.

Main Provisions

• Section 1: Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.211, subdivision 7 to redefine “Nursing home” as:
  • A nursing home licensed under chapter 144A and reimbursed under chapter 256R, or
  • A boarding care home licensed under sections 144.50 to 144.56 and reimbursed under chapter 256R.
• Section 2: Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.211, subdivision 8 to redefine “Nursing home employer” as:
  • An employer of nursing home workers in a licensed Medicaid-certified facility that is reimbursed under chapter 256R, and
  • The nursing home as defined in subdivision 7.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Expands the definition of “Nursing home” to include boarding care homes that are licensed and Medicaid-reimbursed under the specified chapters.
• Clarifies that “Nursing home employer” is tied to facilities that are licensed and Medicaid-reimbursed, ensuring alignment with the revised nursing home definition.

Practical Implications

• Facilities such as boarding care homes that meet the specified licensing and reimbursement criteria may fall under the scope of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board through the updated definitions.
• The changes connect who is considered a nursing home and who is an employer of nursing home workers to the Medicaid reimbursement framework.

Relevant Terms - Nursing home - Nursing home employer - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board - Minnesota Statutes 2024 - section 181.211 - subdivision 7 - subdivision 8 - chapter 144A - chapter 256R - 144.50 to 144.56 - Medicaid-certified facility - boarding care home