This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to reenact framework rates for family residential services, specifically addressing the calculation of base wage indices and payment rates for these services. Key changes include the introduction of a new subdivision that outlines the component values and calculation methods for family residential services, effective January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval. The bill specifies various ratios for workforce factors, supervisory control, employee allowances, and administrative support, which will be used to determine payment rates. Additionally, it establishes that rates for life sharing services must be ten percent higher than those for family residential services until the new provisions take effect.

The bill also modifies existing provisions regarding residential support services, expanding the definition to include family residential services starting January 1, 2027. It includes detailed calculations for determining payment rates based on staffing hours, wage rates, and various ratios related to employee costs and program expenses. The effective date for these changes is set for the day following final enactment, ensuring that the new framework is implemented promptly. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the structure and funding of family residential services in Minnesota, ensuring that they are adequately supported and compensated.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.4914