The bill modifies the disability waiver rate system in Minnesota by amending several sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to service authorizations and agreements. Key changes include the requirement for lead agency supervisors to review and accept all service agreements before the commissioner's approval, and a manual review process for service agreements that exceed prior authorized amounts by more than legislatively enacted rate increases. Additionally, the bill specifies the information that must be submitted for these agreements, including changes in service units, new services, and documentation of the recipient's needs.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions for adjusting the base wage index and component values based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Specifically, it establishes a new subdivision that outlines how adjustments will be made starting January 1, 2028, or upon federal approval, with specific thresholds for implementing changes based on CPI increases. The bill also includes an expiration clause for certain subdivisions upon the full implementation of "waiver reimagine" and specifies that the new provisions will take effect the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.4914