The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to authorize abbreviated annual reassessments for individuals receiving disability waiver services. It introduces provisions for remote reassessments, allowing them to substitute for in-person assessments under certain conditions, such as when conducted by interactive video or telephone. Specifically, remote reassessments can replace two consecutive assessments for certain waiver programs, while for others, they may substitute for one reassessment, provided that an in-person reassessment follows. The bill emphasizes the importance of informed choice and consent from the individual or their legal representative for remote assessments, and it mandates that all other requirements of in-person reassessments apply to remote ones.

Additionally, the bill modifies the reassessment frequency for individuals receiving developmental disability waiver services. It stipulates that a lead agency must conduct a nonabbreviated reassessment at least once every three years, while allowing for an annual abbreviated assessment for individuals aged 22 to 64 with stable needs. This abbreviated assessment must verify current needs, confirm the necessity for the current level of care, and review the person-centered service plan, among other requirements. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0911