The bill S.F. No. 4476 aims to enhance the continuity of care within Minnesota's human services, particularly focusing on aging and disability services, and behavioral health services. It introduces provisions requiring medical assistance service providers to notify recipients and relevant agencies when they can no longer provide services due to serious operational events. The bill mandates the development of continuity of care plans to facilitate smooth transitions to alternative providers and establishes the responsibilities of lead agencies and the commissioner in overseeing these transitions. Key insertions include definitions related to continuity of care and detailed duties for providers and lead agencies, emphasizing timely communication to prevent gaps in care.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to improve the management and oversight of services provided by licensed holders in the human services sector. It introduces new requirements for background studies, compliance training, and the establishment of a home and community-based services provider support team. The bill also addresses the licensing and relocation processes for assisted living facilities, introduces capacity-building grants for housing support providers, and enhances the accountability of medical assistance programs through stricter enrollment and compliance measures. Overall, the legislation aims to improve the quality of care and support for vulnerable populations in Minnesota while ensuring efficient service delivery and regulatory compliance.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144G.41, 295.50
1st Engrossment: 256B.064, 144.0724, 144.292, 245A.04, 245A.042, 256.01, 256B.04, 256B.0911, 256B.092, 256B.49, 256S.205, 256B.0921, 254A.03, 254B.17, 256B.0625, 256B.0761, 297E.02, 256B.055, 144.1503, 144A.04, 144A.291, 144A.471, 144G.09, 144G.15, 144G.16, 144G.195, 144G.31, 144G.40, 144G.41, 144G.45, 144G.61, 144G.63, 15.43, 144.121, 246.54
2nd Engrossment: 256B.064, 144.0724, 144.292, 245A.04, 245A.042, 256.01, 256B.04, 256B.0659, 256B.0911, 256B.092, 256B.49, 256B.85, 256B.0921, 254A.03, 254B.17, 256B.0625, 256B.0761, 297E.02, 256B.055, 144.1503, 144A.04, 144A.291, 144A.471, 144G.09, 144G.15, 144G.16, 144G.195, 144G.31, 144G.40, 144G.41, 144G.45, 144G.60, 144G.61, 144G.63, 15.43, 144.121
3rd Engrossment: 256B.064, 62A.135, 62A.46, 72A.13, 144.0724, 144.292, 245A.04, 245A.042, 256.01, 256B.04, 256B.0659, 256B.0911, 256B.0913, 256B.092, 256B.49, 256B.85, 256B.0921, 254A.03, 254B.17, 256B.0625, 256B.0761, 297E.02, 256B.055, 144.1503, 144A.291, 144A.471, 144G.09, 144G.15, 144G.16, 144G.195, 144G.31, 144G.40, 144G.41, 144G.45, 144G.60, 144G.61, 144G.63, 15.43, 144.121
4th Engrossment: 256B.0651, 256B.69, 256B.85, 144.1503, 144A.291, 144A.471, 144G.15, 144G.16, 144G.195, 144G.45, 245.095, 245.462, 245.4711, 245.4881, 245A.02, 245A.042, 245D.081, 256.01, 256B.04, 256B.064, 256B.076, 256B.094, 256B.0949, 245A.043, 245A.07, 245C.02, 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.15, 609.21, 245C.24, 245D.04, 245D.10, 256B.02, 256B.27, 245.4661, 254A.03, 254B.17, 256B.0623, 256B.0625, 256B.0671, 256B.0761, 256B.0943, 297E.02, 256B.055, 245.735, 245A.10, 245A.65, 245G.03, 245I.011, 245I.02, 245I.03, 245I.06, 245I.07, 245I.10, 245I.23, 256B.0624, 13.46, 144.294, 245.4882, 245A.26, 245C.10, 256B.092, 256B.49, 245A.04, 245D.12, 256.975, 256B.0659, 256B.0911, 256B.0922, 256B.4912, 256B.4914, 256B.492, 256S.15, 256S.21, 245A.03, 256B.0921, 256B.073, 142E.16, 245.096
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 142B.01, 144.292, 245.095, 245.4711, 245.4881, 245A.02, 245D.081, 245I.02, 256B.04, 256B.064, 256B.0651, 256B.076, 256B.094, 256B.0949, 256B.198, 256B.69, 256B.85, 13A.03, 245A.07, 245C.02, 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.15, 609.21, 245C.24, 245D.04, 245D.10, 256B.02, 256B.27, 245.4661, 254A.03, 254B.17, 256B.0623, 256B.0625, 256B.0671, 256B.0761, 256B.0943, 297E.02, 256B.055, 245.735, 245A.10, 245A.65, 245G.03, 245I.011, 245I.03, 245I.06, 245I.07, 245I.10, 245I.23, 256B.0624, 13.46, 144.294, 245.4882, 245A.26, 245C.10, 256B.092, 256B.49, 245D.12, 256.975, 256B.073, 256B.0911, 256B.4905, 256B.4912, 256B.4914, 256B.492, 256S.20, 256S.21, 144G.41, 295.50
CCR-SF4476: 256B.0651, 256B.69, 256B.85, 144.1503, 144A.291, 144A.471, 144G.15, 144G.16, 144G.195, 144G.45, 245.095, 245.462, 245.4711, 245.4881, 245A.02, 245A.042, 245D.081, 256.01, 256B.04, 256B.064, 256B.076, 256B.094, 256B.0949, 245A.043, 245A.07, 245C.02, 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.15, 609.21, 245C.24, 245D.04, 245D.10, 256B.02, 256B.27, 245.4661, 254A.03, 254B.17, 256B.0623, 256B.0625, 256B.0671, 256B.0761, 256B.0943, 297E.02, 256B.055, 245.735, 245A.10, 245A.65, 245G.03, 245I.011, 245I.02, 245I.03, 245I.06, 245I.07, 245I.10, 245I.23, 256B.0624, 13.46, 144.294, 245.4882, 245A.26, 245C.10, 256B.092, 256B.49, 245A.04, 245D.12, 256.975, 256B.0659, 256B.0911, 256B.0922, 256B.4912, 256B.4914, 256B.492, 256S.15, 256S.21, 245A.03, 256B.0921, 256B.073, 142E.16, 245.096