1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; allowing certain home modifications to be allowed 
1.3 	expenses for the home and community-based waiver programs.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. HOME MODIFICATIONS.
 1.6 	Effective upon federal approval, the costs associated with home modifications that 
1.7 	add to the square footage of a private residence when necessary to complete a modification 
1.8 	to configure a bathroom to accommodate a wheelchair must be allowed expenses for the 
1.9 	home and community-based waiver services for persons with disabilities.

1.10 	Sec. 2. WAIVER AMENDMENT.
 1.11 	The commissioner of human services shall submit an amendment to the Centers for 
1.12 	Medicare and Medicaid Services consistent with section 1 by October 1, 2008.

1.13 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.