This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes by appropriating funds to the Department of Economic Security specifically for reimbursement rate increases for home and community-based services and room and board services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It allocates $46,000,000 from the state general fund and $84,201,000 in Medicaid expenditure authority for each fiscal year from 2025 to 2030, along with an additional $4,000,000 from the state general fund for room and board services during the same period. The bill mandates that the Department engage with community stakeholders before implementing these rate increases and requires a report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee on the adopted provider rates.

Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for the Department to conduct a nationally recognized survey to gather data on the direct support professional workforce, including metrics such as employment length, turnover, and vacancy rates. This data will be reviewed by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to assess improvements in workforce conditions, with the potential for funding recommendations based on the findings. The bill also expresses the legislature's intent for these appropriations to be considered ongoing funding in future years.