1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; modifying consumer-directed community supports. 
1.3 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.4 	Section 1. DISABILITY WAIVERS; CONSUMER-DIRECTED COMMUNITY 
1.5 	SUPPORTS BUDGET METHODOLOGY FOR ADULTS.
 1.6 	(a) Effective upon federal approval, for adults who need support services during 
1.7 	the day and choose the consumer-directed community supports option through one 
1.8 	of the home- and community-based waivers for persons with disabilities, the budget 
1.9 	methodology shall include an increase to cover the cost of services needed when school 
1.10 	attendance ends due to graduation or age. This budget methodology cost increase shall 
1.11 	vary based on the type of waiver and on the cost of services during the day, including 
1.12 	supported employment services for waiver participants with different levels of need.
1.13 	(b) By October 1, 2009, the commissioner of human services shall submit 
1.14 	an amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the budget 
1.15 	methodology change under paragraph (a).

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