HF 885

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/15/2017 12:31pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; adding a supplemental rate for a group residential
housing provider; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 256I.05, by adding
a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 256I.05, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 1p. new text end

new text begin Supplementary rate; St. Louis County. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding the provisions
of subdivisions 1a and 1c, beginning July 1, 2017, a county agency shall negotiate a
supplementary rate in addition to the rate specified in subdivision 1, not to exceed $700 per
month, including any legislatively authorized inflationary adjustments, for a group residential
housing provider that:
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new text begin (1) is located in St. Louis County and has had a group residential housing contract with
the county since July 2016;
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new text begin (2) operates a 35-bed facility;
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new text begin (3) serves women who are chemically dependent, mentally ill, or both;
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new text begin (4) provides 24-hour per day supervision;
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new text begin (5) provides onsite support with skilled professionals, including a licensed practical
nurse, registered nurses, peer specialists, and resident counselors; and
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new text begin (6) provides independent living skills training and assistance with family reunification.
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