The bill aims to enhance the electronic visit verification system for human services in Minnesota by ensuring equal access to data for all electronic verification vendors. It amends existing statutes to require the commissioner to provide data access through direct electronic means to all vendors, ensuring that this access is uniform regardless of whether the vendor is using the state-selected system or an alternative system. Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner make training available for providers and establish baseline measurements to prevent fraud while maintaining program integrity.

Furthermore, the bill allows service providers to document services electronically on a weekly basis when services are provided in the provider's own home, as long as the documentation meets specified requirements. This change is intended to reduce administrative burdens on providers while ensuring compliance with the necessary regulations. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the electronic verification process and improve service delivery in the human services sector.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.073