The bill directs the commissioner of human services in Minnesota to authorize indirect billing for individualized home supports by December 1, 2025. It requires the commissioner to submit necessary amendments to home and community-based services waiver plans to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The bill outlines specific conditions under which providers can bill for indirect services, including situations where the service recipient cannot be directly involved due to illness or has chosen to allow services without direct contact.
Additionally, the bill defines "indirect provision of services" and specifies various allowable individualized home supports that can be billed indirectly. These include activities such as coordinating transportation, arranging healthcare access, advocating for legal support, and ensuring the service recipient can live independently. The effective date for this section is set for July 1, 2025.