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SF 1589

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

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to human services; providing for the
relocation of an ICF/MR facility in Brown County;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 252.291, by
adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 252.291, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 2b. new text end

new text begin Exception for brown county facility. new text end

new text begin (a) The
commissioner shall authorize and grant a new license under
chapter 245A to a new intermediate care facility for persons
with mental retardation under the following circumstances:
 new text end

new text begin (1) the new facility replaces an existing six-bed
intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded located in
Brown County that has been operating since June 1982;
 new text end

new text begin (2) the new facility is located on an already purchased
parcel of land; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the new facility is handicapped accessible.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The medical assistance payment rate for the new
facility shall be the higher of the rate specified in paragraph
(c) or as otherwise provided by law.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The new facility shall be considered a newly
established facility for rate-setting purposes and shall be
eligible for the investment per bed limit specified in section
256B.501, subdivision 11, paragraph (c), and the interest
expense limitation specified in section 256B.501, subdivision
11, paragraph (d). Notwithstanding section 256B.5011, the newly
established facility's initial payment rate shall be set
according to Minnesota Rules, part 9553.0075, and shall not be
subject to the provisions of section 256B.501, subdivision 5b.
 new text end

new text begin (d) During the construction of the new facility, Brown
County shall work with residents, families, and service
providers to explore all service options open to current
residents of the facility.
 new text end