This bill focuses on enhancing human services in Minnesota, particularly in the areas of aging, disability services, and healthcare. It introduces a patient-driven payment model and establishes the Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund Trust. Key provisions include the certification of recovery residences, the formation of a working group to oversee these initiatives, and stipend payments for certain collective bargaining unit members. The bill also modifies licensing and certification processes for nursing homes and boarding care facilities, allowing for bed transfers and replacements under specific conditions while ensuring that the total number of licensed beds remains consistent. Additionally, it repeals outdated provisions to streamline regulations.

Significant amendments include the introduction of a phased-in approach for the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and adjustments to financial structures supporting nursing facilities. The bill clarifies definitions related to health insurance costs and establishes reimbursement caps, while also enhancing the qualifications for Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) providers. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws, particularly regarding resident relocation and financial implications of bed reductions. The legislation aims to improve the quality of care in nursing facilities, enhance mental health and substance use disorder services, and ensure accountability in funding and service delivery across various human services programs in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144A.071, 144A.161, 256.9657, 256B.431, 256R.02, 256R.10, 256R.23, 256R.24, 256R.25, 256B.436, 256R.26, 256R.43, 179A.54, 245C.16, 256B.0659, 256B.0924, 256B.0949, 256B.19, 256B.49, 256B.4914, 256B.85, 256B.851, 260E.14, 626.5572, 13.46, 246B.10, 256G.01, 256G.08, 256G.09, 611.43, 611.46, 611.55, 245.4661, 245.91, 245G.01, 245G.02, 245G.07, 245G.11, 245G.22, 254A.19, 254B.01, 254B.02, 254B.03, 254B.04, 254B.05, 254B.06, 254B.09, 254B.181, 254B.19, 256.043, 256B.0625, 256B.0757, 256I.04, 325F.725, 256.01, 256B.04, 144.0724