This bill focuses on enhancing human services in Minnesota by requiring a labor market analysis for waiver case management, increasing case management rates, and mandating annual reports. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0922, subdivision 1, to adjust the maximum monthly amount for essential community supports from a deletion of $400 to a new unspecified amount, while also increasing the service coordination cap from a deletion of $600 to a new unspecified amount. The bill establishes a new section, [256B.485], which outlines the requirements for county agencies to submit annual case management labor market data to the commissioner, who will analyze and publicly post this information.

Additionally, the bill proposes a 27.5 percent increase in waiver case management service rates effective July 1, 2025, and increases the monthly case mix budget caps accordingly. The commissioner of human services is tasked with developing a statewide rate methodology for these services, engaging with county agencies and community members to gather input and data. Recommendations for this methodology, which may include various cost-related factors, are to be submitted to legislative committees by February 1, 2026. The effective date for all provisions in the bill is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0922