SF476 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain medical assistance services expansion to include coverage of care evaluation, home care preceptor grant program establishment, and appropriation
Related bill: HF729
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill SF No 476 focuses on enhancing medical assistance services under human services. The bill proposes:
Expanding Coverage: It aims to include coverage for care evaluations, which involve face-to-face evaluations to develop, update, or review a recipient's care plan, excluding personal care assistance.
Modifying Rates: The bill seeks to adjust the medical assistance rates for various home care services, such as homemaker services, services provided by home health agencies, and nursing services provided at home.
Requirement for a Report: It mandates the creation of a report concerning these changes, though specifics about the content or deadline of the report are not detailed in the summary.
Definitions Update: The bill also updates and clarifies various definitions related to medical assistance services. For instance, it defines "activities of daily living," "assessment," "home care services," "home residence," "medically necessary," and "ventilator-dependent" to ensure clarity in the provision of services.
In essence, the bill is designed to better cater to the needs of individuals who require home care by ensuring they have access to necessary evaluations and are serviced at rates that reflect the costs and necessities of home care providers. This should improve the quality and accessibility of home care services for those under medical assistance in Minnesota.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new definition of 'care evaluation' for developing a home care plan."
],
"removed": [
"Old definitions or terms are not specified as being removed."
],
"summary": "This bill amends definitions in section 256B.0651 related to medical assistance services.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies 'home residence' concerning where care services can be provided."
]
},
"citation": "256B.0651"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional subdivision added to expand home care services."
],
"removed": [
"No specific requirement has been mentioned as removed."
],
"summary": "Amendments to section 256B.0652 which deals with requirements for home care services.",
"modified": [
"Revised existing criteria to include more specific types of home care services."
]
},
"citation": "256B.0652"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Subdivision added to specify coverage for additional services."
],
"removed": [
"No claims of removal of existing criteria."
],
"summary": "The bill amends section 256B.0653 addressing services covered under medical assistance.",
"modified": [
"Modification to expand definitions and services under the statute."
]
},
"citation": "256B.0653"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Includes a new subdivision relating to care evaluations."
],
"removed": [
"No evidence provided for removal of existing provisions."
],
"summary": "Section 256B.0654 has been amended to include new stipulations for home care services.",
"modified": [
"Amendment modifies existing regulations to incorporate new terms."
]
},
"citation": "256B.0654"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Details on definitions related to medical assistance services."
],
"removed": [
"No removals indicated within the description."
],
"summary": "Reference to section 256B.0659 clarifies the definition of certain terms.",
"modified": [
"Changes standard definitions as used in this legislative context."
]
},
"citation": "256B.0659"
}
]