The bill proposes a significant increase in medical assistance reimbursement rates for home care nursing services, effective July 1, 2023. Specifically, it mandates a 55 percent increase in payment rates under Minnesota Statutes, sections 256B.0625, subdivision 7, and 256B.0654. Additionally, the bill stipulates that at least 80 percent of the additional revenue generated from this rate increase must be allocated to compensation-related costs for employees directly providing these services.

To ensure transparency and accountability, the bill requires provider agencies to prepare a distribution plan detailing how the increased funds will be used to enhance employee compensation. This plan must be submitted to the commissioner upon request and posted in a visible area for direct support professionals for at least six months. The bill also outlines specific compensation-related costs that qualify under this requirement, such as wages, taxes, and benefits, while excluding costs associated with corporate central office employees or those under management contracts.