SF2598 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
People receiving disability waiver services abbreviated annual reassessments authorization provision
Related bill: HF2406
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allow for more flexible reassessment processes for individuals receiving disability waiver services in Minnesota. It aims to introduce remote reassessment options to make the process more convenient without compromising the quality of assessments.
Main Provisions
Remote Reassessments: The bill authorizes the use of remote technologies, such as interactive video or telephone, to conduct reassessments for individuals receiving certain disability waiver services. These can substitute in-person reassessments under specified conditions.
Sequential Remote Assessments:
- For services under the developmental disabilities waiver, community access, community alternative care, and brain injury waiver programs, two consecutive remote reassessments may be conducted if followed by an in-person reassessment.
- For alternative care, essential community supports, and services under the elderly waiver, one remote reassessment may be conducted if followed by an in-person reassessment.
- For personal care assistance and community first services and supports, two remote reassessments may be used if followed by an in-person reassessment.
Informed Consent Requirement: The use of remote reassessments requires the informed consent of the individual receiving the services or their legal representative. They must be offered the choice and may refuse a remote reassessment.
Assessor's Discretion: If during a remote reassessment the certified assessor thinks an in-person assessment is necessary to complete the reassessment process, they must arrange for it to occur.
Compliance with Existing Standards: Remote reassessments must comply with the same standards and requirements as in-person reassessments, including updating the individual's support plan.
Significant Changes
The bill modifies the existing law to integrate remote assessments as a formal option in specific contexts for disability services, reflecting advancements in technology and aiming to increase accessibility and convenience.
Relevant Terms
- Disability waiver services
- Remote reassessment
- Developmental disabilities waiver
- Community access for disability inclusion
- Brain injury waiver programs
- Personal care assistance
- Informed consent
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill amends remote reassessment procedures for disability waiver services recipients under section 256B.0911.",
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"Clarified the ability to use remote reassessments for consecutive periods if followed by an in-person reassessment."
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"summary": "This bill involves procedures relating to services provided under the developmental disabilities waiver mentioned in section 256B.092.",
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"Clarifies reassessment conditions involving developmental disabilities waiver."
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"summary": "This bill involves procedures relating to services provided under disability inclusion programs under section 256B.49.",
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"summary": "The bill amends procedures for alternative care services under section 256B.0913.",
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"Allows certain remote reassessments under alternative care services."
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"summary": "This bill discusses essential community supports procedures as mentioned in section 256B.0922.",
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"Provides conditions under which remote reassessments can replace in-person reassessments."
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"summary": "This bill involves procedures related to personal care assistance as outlined in section 256B.0659.",
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"Allows for certain remote reassessments concerning personal care assistance."
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"Authorizes the use of remote reassessments under community first services if followed by an in-person reassessment."
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