1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; requiring the commissioner of human services to seek 
1.3 	an amendment to the budget methodology for consumer-directed community 
1.4 	supports.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. COMMISSIONER TO SEEK AMENDMENT FOR ADJUSTMENT  
1.7 	TO CONSUMER-DIRECTED COMMUNITY SUPPORTS BUDGET 
1.8 	METHODOLOGY.
 1.9 	By July 1, 2015, the commissioner of human services shall request from the 
1.10 	Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services an amendment, if necessary, to the home 
1.11 	and community-based services waivers authorized under Minnesota Statutes, sections 
1.12 	256B.092 and 256B.49, adjusting the budget methodology for consumer-directed 
1.13 	community supports for individuals 21 years of age and older who have left the 
1.14 	school system so that they may effectively self-direct their employment and daytime 
1.15 	supports. The increase must be equal to the weighted average of daily employment and 
1.16 	daytime supports costs within each waiver for individuals accessing services other than 
1.17 	consumer-directed community supports. The commissioner shall consult with stakeholders 
1.18 	to implement this section by January 1, 2016, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.