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HF 3130

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 03/02/2006

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to human services; requiring an ICF/MR plan to develop a plan for
future services.

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

Section 1. new text begin ICF/MR PLAN.
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new text begin The commissioner of human services shall consult with ICF/MR providers,
advocates, counties, and consumer families to develop a stakeholder plan and legislation
concerning the future services provided to people served in ICFs/MR. The plan shall be
reported to the house and senate committees with jurisdiction over health and human
services policy and finance issues by January 15, 2007. In preparing the plan, the
commissioner shall consider:
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new text begin (1) consumer choice of services;
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new text begin (2) consumers' service needs, including, but not limited to, active treatment;
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new text begin (3) the total cost of providing services in ICFs/MR and alternative delivery systems
for individuals currently residing in ICFs/MR;
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new text begin (4) the impact of the payment shift to counties for ICFs/MR with more than six beds;
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new text begin (5) whether it is the policy of the state to maintain an ICF/MR system and, if so,
the plan shall:
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new text begin (i) define the purpose, types of services, and intended recipients of ICF/MR services;
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new text begin (ii) define the capacity needed to maintain ICF/MR services for designated
populations;
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new text begin (iii) evaluate incentives for counties to maintain ICF/MR services;
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new text begin (iv) assure that mechanisms are provided to adequately fund the transition to the
defined services, maintain the designated capacity, and are adjustable to meet increased
service demands; and
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new text begin (v) address the extent to which there is consensus among stakeholders; and
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new text begin (6) if alternative services are recommended to support the people now receiving
services in an ICF/MR, the plan shall provide for transition planning and ensure adequate
state and federal financial resources are available to meet the needs of ICF/MR recipients.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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