This bill modifies the requirements for the Waiver Reimagine initiative in Minnesota, establishing a Legislative Task Force on Waiver Reimagine to oversee the process. Key amendments include a requirement for the commissioner of human services to submit a detailed report on the plans for Waiver Reimagine Phase II by December 15, 2026, which must include the actual plan intended for federal approval and any adjustments to the service menu and individual budgets based on assessed needs rather than service location. The bill also emphasizes the need for a transition process to prevent service disruptions and mandates that individual budgets be set according to individual needs.

The newly formed Legislative Task Force will consist of various stakeholders, including legislators, waiver service recipients, and representatives from disability advocacy organizations. The task force is tasked with making recommendations on consolidating existing waiver programs, establishing budget methodologies, and ensuring that services are accessible and tailored to individual needs. It will hold public meetings to gather input and is required to submit a report by January 15, 2027, detailing its findings and recommendations. The task force will expire upon submission of its report or by December 31, 2027, whichever comes first.