Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this Minnesota legislative bill is to establish specific rates for day services, modify commissioner duties related to these services, and enhance case manager evaluations to support informed decision-making for adults with disabilities.

Main Provisions

• Commissioner Duties: The bill delineates the responsibilities of the commissioner overseeing day services to adults with disabilities. These include supervising service provision, determining the necessity for day programs, establishing payment rates, adopting relevant administrative rules, and setting up interagency agreements for service coordination.

• Day Services Regulations: It proposes that day services be provided in licensed facilities and requires the commissioner to monitor and evaluate the costs and effectiveness of these services.

• Support for Agencies: The commissioner is tasked with providing information and technical assistance to lead agencies and service providers to improve their operations and service delivery.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill updates several Minnesota Statutes to reflect new requirements for administering day services for adults with disabilities, aiming for better rate-setting and more detailed oversight.
• It removes the requirement for a needs determination when there is a change in the provider’s name or ownership, streamlining certain administrative processes.
• The bill mandates case manager evaluations to aid individuals in making informed choices regarding their service options.

Relevant Terms

human services, day services, disabilities, commissioner duties, payment rates, informed decision-making, case manager evaluation, administration, interagency agreements, licensed facilities.