The bill modifies the application processing times and service rates related to housing stabilization services in Minnesota. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.051, by introducing new requirements for provider qualifications, including the necessity for eligible providers to submit an application to the commissioner, who must process these applications within two weeks. Additionally, the bill specifies that providers must directly deliver housing stabilization services without subcontracting and must complete annual training on vulnerable adult issues.

Furthermore, the bill addresses housing support supplemental service rates, indicating that these rates will be reduced by half over a two-year period for individuals in specified settings. It clarifies that services must not be duplicative for individuals receiving both supplemental services and housing stabilization services. Notably, the reduction in supplemental service rates is suspended for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The bill aims to streamline the application process and ensure that service delivery is efficient and compliant with state and federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.051