This bill aims to clarify the regulations surrounding out-of-state billing for certain disability waiver services in Minnesota. Specifically, it directs the commissioner of human services to propose amendments to home and community-based services waiver plans by December 1, 2025. The proposed amendments will include the addition of individualized home supports without training, respite, and night supervision to the definition of "direct care staff services." This change will allow these services to be authorized and provided to waiver participants who are either temporarily traveling out of state or attending an out-of-state postsecondary institution.

The bill emphasizes the need for flexibility in service provision for individuals with disabilities, ensuring they can receive necessary support regardless of their location. By expanding the definition of direct care staff services, the legislation seeks to enhance the accessibility of essential services for waiver participants, thereby improving their quality of life while they are away from their home state.