HF 484

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/11/2013 02:19pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; extending reporting requirements for home and
community-based waivers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section
256B.0916, subdivision 7.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.0916, subdivision 7, is amended to
read:

Subd. 7.

Annual report by commissioner.

deleted text begin (a) deleted text end Beginning November 1, 2001, and
each November 1 thereafter, the commissioner shall issue an annual report on county and
state use of available resources for the home and community-based waiver for persons with
developmental disabilities. For each county or county partnership, the report shall include:

(1) the amount of funds allocated but not used;

(2) the county specific allowed reserve amount approved and used;

(3) the number, ages, and living situations of individuals screened and waiting for
services;

(4) the urgency of need for services to begin within one, two, or more than two
years for each individual;

(5) the services needed;

(6) the number of additional persons served by approval of increased capacity within
existing allocations;

(7) results of action by the commissioner to streamline administrative requirements
and improve county resource management; and

(8) additional action that would decrease the number of those eligible and waiting
for waivered services.

The commissioner shall specify intended outcomes for the program and the degree to
which these specified outcomes are attained.

deleted text begin (b) This subdivision expires January 1, 2013.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from January 1, 2013.
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