The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.4914, to revise disability waiver rates by adjusting the base wage index for staff involved in human services. Notable changes include the calculation of the base wage index for supervisory staff, which will now be based on median wages for social and community service managers and specialists instead of a flat rate. Additionally, a new competitive workforce factor of 16.76 percent will be introduced, effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, replacing the current workforce factor of 6.7 percent. These modifications aim to improve compensation for staff providing community residential, family residential, integrated community supports, and adult day services.

The bill also updates payment rates and component values for various support services, including day support and prevocational services. It specifies the calculation methods for payments, which will consider service units, staff wage rates, and staffing ratios, with adjustments made for regional cost differences. The effective date for these changes will be the day following final enactment, ensuring that the funding structure for these services is enhanced to adequately reflect operational costs and improve service delivery for individuals with disabilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.4914