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SF2356 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Consumer-directed community supports budget exception for persons with certain diagnoses establishment provision

Related bill: HF1978

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to establish a specific budget exception that provides additional support for individuals with both developmental disabilities and type 1 diabetes within Minnesota's home and community-based services.

Main Provisions

  • New Budget Exception Process: The bill requires the creation of a process to determine budget exceptions for individuals diagnosed with both developmental disabilities and type 1 diabetes.
  • Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, individuals must have documented diagnoses of both conditions in their assessments as outlined in the current statutory requirements.
  • Support Details: The exception allows for an adjustment in support equating to nine hours per day of home care nursing, provided by a registered nurse as per the current rate under the waiver program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill amends the existing Minnesota Statutes 256B.4911 by adding a new subdivision specifically to accommodate those with dual diagnoses of developmental disabilities and type 1 diabetes. This amendment introduces a new financial framework for supporting eligible individuals through tailored home and community-based services.

Relevant Terms

consumer-directed community supports, budget exception, developmental disabilities, type 1 diabetes, home care nursing, home and community-based services, waiver program, registered nurse.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services

Citations

 
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