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SF2651 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Long-term care consultation services provisions modifications

Related bill: HF2373

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify the provisions governing long-term care consultation services in Minnesota. The primary goals are to improve the decision-making process for individuals with long-term care needs, help them choose appropriate services, prevent unnecessary institutional placements, and manage related costs effectively.

Main Provisions

  • Long-Term Care Services: The bill emphasizes providing comprehensive information and support to those making long-term care decisions. This includes assessments, support planning, and delaying or transitioning from institutional placements.
  • Coordination and Funding: The bill seeks to maximize the use of federal and state funds by establishing a broad program within available finances. It encourages integrating long-term care consultation with other support services, such as preadmission screening and disability assistance.
  • Volunteers: Encourages volunteer involvement from family members, religious organizations, and civic groups in delivering community-based services.

Significant Changes

  • Definitions Update: Provides clear definitions for services and roles involved in long-term care, such as competitive employment, cost-effectiveness, and person-centered planning.
  • Assessor Qualifications: Requires assessors to have specific educational backgrounds and certifications. They must demonstrate best practices and be recertified every three years.
  • Use of MnCHOICES Assessors: Mandates the utilization of certified assessors for assessments and necessitates lead agencies to have adequate certified personnel to meet service deadlines.
  • State-employed Assessors: Establishes a pool of state-employed certified assessors to fill gaps when lead agencies are unable to meet assessment deadlines.
  • Administration and Reporting: Introduces a new reporting requirement where participating agencies must submit data to the state, which will report on assessment completions bi-annually to monitor adherence to timelines.

Relevant Terms

long-term care consultation, institutional placements, assessments, certified assessors, MnCHOICES, person-centered planning, state-employed assessors, reporting requirements.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services

Citations

 
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