The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically sections 256B.0911, subdivisions 24 and 25, to authorize abbreviated annual reassessments for individuals receiving disability waiver services. It allows for remote reassessments to substitute for in-person assessments under certain conditions, such as when the individual or their legal representative provides informed consent. The bill specifies that remote reassessments can replace two consecutive assessments for certain waiver services, while for others, it can replace one assessment, provided that an in-person reassessment follows. Additionally, it mandates that all other requirements of in-person reassessments apply to remote assessments, including updates to support plans.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new framework for reassessment frequency, stating that lead agencies are not required to conduct annual needs reassessments for individuals receiving specific case management services. Instead, case managers will develop person-centered service plans based on assessed needs, which must be reviewed annually. The bill also stipulates that for individuals aged 22 to 64 with no significant changes in function or needs, lead agencies may conduct abbreviated assessments annually, contingent on informed consent. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0911